EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Friendship Audit: The Science of Your Social Circles | Ep 63
from No-Nonsense Psychiatry Practical Mental Health Lets Talk Together · host markjohnskay
Your brain is biologically incapable of maintaining more than 150 meaningful relationships. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at the Hierarchy of Social Intimacy. We strip away the social media labels to examine the difference between "Vulnerability Partners" and "Utility Contacts." We provide three actionable criteria to help you categorize your relationships, ensuring you stop over-investing in people who don't have a "seat at your table."
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Your brain is biologically incapable of maintaining more than 150 meaningful relationships. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at the Hierarchy of Social Intimacy. We strip away the social media labels to examine the difference between "Vulnerability Partners" and "Utility Contacts." We provide three actionable criteria to help you categorize your relationships, ensuring you stop over-investing in people who don't have a "seat at your table."
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