I love my friends. I really do. But I also like to keep my circle small. In fact, I’ve been told by many people that it’s too small, especially for someone with my personality type: introverted and sensitive. But here are five reasons why I think keeping a smaller number of friends leads to greater happiness (and productivity).

I am an introvert.

Introverts are not shy, or antisocial. We like to be alone and don’t always feel the need to fill every moment with conversation.

We are also not necessarily loners, but we may prefer one-on-one time over group activities (unless it’s a favorite activity).

Introversion is not the same as being rude, lazy or anti-social; it just means that you process energy differently than extroverts do! I think this is actually really awesome because it gives introverts a different perspective on life than those who aren’t introverted – which makes them more interesting people!

I don’t have time for drama.

You know what I’m talking about: drama. We all have it, but I’ve learned to keep it to a minimum in my life. Drama is a waste of time and energy, and it’s not productive or healthy for you or the people around you. In fact, it’s often just an excuse for people (especially women) to focus on something other than the important things in their lives—like their careers and families. Plus, who wants drama? It’s not fun!

I am not a good judge of character.

I am not a good judge of character. I am too trusting, and this is both a blessing and a curse in my life. When someone is kind to me, I want to trust them completely. I think the best of people and I wouldn’t have it any other way! By limiting my circle I make sure that I only surround myself with the people I know, and this has helped me to create a close-knit group of friends that is supportive, loyal, and kind

I love deeper relationships with people.

I love deeper relationships with people. I really do.

I’m not saying that there isn’t value in having shallow relationships, but the opposite is true too: there’s a lot of value in having deeper ones! In fact, I’d say that what makes life worth living is the meaningful relationships we have with other human beings.

You see, when you’re surrounded by shallow acquaintances who don’t really know or care about you as a person, it can make your life feel empty and meaningless sometimes; but when those same friends start to show up in your life more often (because their lives are more enriched by knowing more about you), then suddenly things seem to be full again! The world has become brighter! You feel happier and more secure knowing someone cares enough about what matters most to them—you—to stick around until they get answers or closure on something important between both parties involved.

Keeping a small group of close friends keeps me happy and fulfilled.

• Keeping a small group of close friends keeps me grounded.
• It makes me feel safe and secure.
• It allows me to be myself. (I don’t have to pretend to be someone else.)
• It helps me grow as a person. (By having conversations with different people, I learn new things about myself.)
• It helps me stay focused on what is important in my life. My focus in life is my family, a few hobbies, my work, my inner growth, peace, and of course, my small circle of friends!

So, in conclusion, I find that keeping a small circle of close friends keeps me happy and fulfilled. These are the people who I can trust to be there for me no matter what and who I can call on when I need advice or support.