> my circle of friends expanded after my breakup, which makes sense. This surprises me. Usually breakups cost friends, as some are associated more with the par

> my circle of friends expanded after my breakup, which makes sense. This surprises me. Usually breakups cost friends, as some are associated more with the partner you're leaving. > I'd think smaller families would increase availability for socialization I dunno, there can be a lot of socialization within the extended family. It has a lot to do with culture though. In some there'll be a WhatsApp group full of cousins and aunties, plus three generations actually living together in a big compound, and all the socialization you could need (and then some). And if you travel you'll never need a hotel. Lots of cultures like this.