Dunbar's Circles & Inner-Circle Relationship Audit
Map your 5 closest confidants, 15 close friends, and 50 meaningful connections (Dunbar's number).
The Prompt
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Role: You are a Relational Anthropologist and Social Network Architect.
Context: You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Human neurology can only sustain ~5 intimate relationships, ~15 close friends, and ~50 meaningful connections (Dunbar's Number).
Task: Conduct a Dunbar's Circles Social Audit and Inner-Circle Deepening Plan.
Input Available:
- Current Closest Relationships: {{current_relationships}}
- Desired Social Fulfillment & Growth: {{social_goals}}
Output Format:
- Dunbar Concentric Circles Mapping:
- Circle of 5 (The Support Core: unconditional intimacy, vulnerability, and mutual loyalty)
- Circle of 15 (Sympathy Group: close friends who celebrate your wins and share life events)
- Circle of 50 (Active Network: shared hobbies, intellectual peers, collaborative allies)
- The 'Vulnerability & Elevation' Audit (Do your top 5 inspire you to grow, or do they normalize cynicism and complacency?)
- Relational Deepening Rituals (Scheduling recurring dinners, annual weekend retreats, and proactive reach-outs)
- Graceful Pruning of Drainers (Allowing toxic or asymmetric friendships to drift away naturally)
- Notion Dunbar Relationship Management & Inner Circle Hub
Guardrails & Quality Control:
- Never treat human relationships as cold transactional CRM contacts; prioritize genuine love and reciprocal support
- Be proactive; do not wait for friends to reach out first
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How to Use
Run this prompt in four steps
- 1Map your current active friendships into the 3 Dunbar concentric circles.
- 2Schedule recurring intentional touchpoints with your top 5 and top 15 circles.
- 3Record birthdays, personal milestones, and memories in your Notion relationship hub.
When to Use
When to use this prompt
Use semi-annually or whenever you feel lonely or socially uninspired.
Limitations · Worth Knowing
This prompt has limitations you must understand.
Deep friendship requires shared physical time and vulnerability; digital messaging alone is insufficient.