Why do people have so many relationships?

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said it best: “humans are social animals”. We like to be around other people. Some of us are happy with just a few close friends while others like to have many people around all the time, but everyone needs a circle of people around them-to have fun with, to feel close with, and to get support from. We all need help from other people in achieving some of our goals. Being able to communicate well improves our relationships as well as makes us more successful.

When you think about your social life, think about it in terms of a network connecting you to different people in different ways. You network by talking on the phone, talking online, and by seeing people at school and work. All the people you know are in your networks. Below you will learn ways to think about your social network and take steps to develop and improve it.