Why do some people prefer a small circle of close friends while others seek large social networks?

2026-05-06 · 첨삭 강사 Beth

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Many people prefer intimate relationships with small circles of close friends while seeking a larger social network. I believe this trend has two varying reasons. Firstly, while people prefer to reduce drama and stress by deeply engaging with a small number of people, many people lean on a larger network for career networking and general social influence. This can be how people balance the quality and quantity of a relationship. In private life, many individuals believe that smaller interactions are better for mitigating hassle and increasing resilience, but in public, they prefer larger acquaintances for better opportunities. Alongside this, the rise of social media accelerated this gap. Modern platforms create the illusion of large networks, interpreted as a means to gain recognition among peers. This is because social media interactions are represented numerically as followers. Social media stoked the desire to be recognized, and this can only be achieved through a larger network.

강사 첨삭

Thank you for this, Aciel. Have a good one!

Many people prefer intimate relationships with small circles of close friends while seeking a larger social network. 
>>> Many people prefer intimate relationships within a small circle of close friends while also maintaining a larger social network.
I believe this trend has two varying reasons. 
>>> correct
Firstly, while people prefer to reduce drama and stress by deeply engaging with a small number of people, many people lean on a larger network for career networking and general social influence. 
>>>  correct
This can be how people balance the quality and quantity of a relationship. 
>>> OR: This shows how people balance the quality and quantity of relationships. 
In private life, many individuals believe that smaller interactions are better for mitigating hassle and increasing resilience, but in public, they prefer larger acquaintances for better opportunities. 
>>> OR: In private life, many individuals believe that smaller interactions are better for reducing stress and increasing emotional resilience, but in public, they prefer larger networks for better opportunities. 
Alongside this, the rise of social media accelerated this gap. 
>>> OR: Alongside this, the rise of social media has accelerated this gap. 
Modern platforms create the illusion of large networks, interpreted as a means to gain recognition among peers.
>>>  Modern platforms create the illusion of large networks, which is often seen as a means of gaining recognition among peers. 
 This is because social media interactions are represented numerically as followers. 
>>> This is because social media interactions are represented numerically, such as through followers. 
Social media stoked the desire to be recognized, and this can only be achieved through a larger network.
>>> correct
>>> OR: Social media has fueled the desire to be recognized, and this is often pursued through building a larger network.
 

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