Ah I go by the general rule that you can't really have more than 5 good friends because I don't have the time. I have 6 at the moment and trying to offload one. I am like you. Shit in large group. My niche is 2-4. That's when I thrive. It's funny what you said around Covid and getting back out. The pubs in Ireland are dead quiet after covid because nobody can be arsed going out. The farmers are all happy with a few tinnys at home watching Netflix than to be going down the mountain in the cold and give away their money. 

Growing up with six brothers with many friends, there was always a crowd at our house. Always. When I left home, I became part of my job and socialized - becoming part of the team was important to those I worked with. 

Until I became comfortable being me, and then I preferred small, intimate numbers.  Great company makes a peanut butter sandwich a treat. It is never about the food, that is just incidental.  There are some people that make me feel bigger than life.

This is a great subject, Galen.

I've spent so much time alone now, I don't even know what I like anymore....LOL !!

The food looks good though.  It's true if you enjoy the company you're with, it is more about the visit than the food.  

I'm glad you had an enjoyable time.

Loner myself, even when younger big crowds and noise put me off. Enjoyed the odd night club with friends preferred quiet meals with a couple of buddies as well.

With age one also settles comfortably when out walking  or hiking, if it is safe. We judge ourselves  enough throughout our lives, why put yourself into limelight giving everyone the option to sum you up as well?

!LUV

Like me, I don't really like going out with large numbers of groups of people. Though I can't escape a larger group since my friends and their friends became mine but I don't consider them closed. They just perhaps like my company so when they'd have plans they called me. It's fun sometimes but most of the time it's not and just what you said, it's just too noisy. 

Yeah, the companions make the food better because of the fun we spend together.

I'd say I have a few proper circles, some big and some small. I maintain a decent connection with small groups of people from different communities and groups. And we all gel quite well I'd say. But when it comes to actual friends, then I'll have to say that only a handful of people have earned that badge and I truly like it that way. 

In the past few years I had to "filter" out quite a few people or at least maintain some distance, for my own betterment. Sometimes choosing to isolate myself, being a bit "selfish" just to focus on myself and my future. I believe I'm at a crucial point in life, a turning point, a place where every decision I make counts and compounds towards the future. 

That is why I don't or simply can't make that much time for friends and hangouts anymore. It used to be the total opposite a few years ago haha, Covid changed all that I guess. 

Life needs to be done deliberately, it avoids wasting time of fluff; by focusing on what's important! Smaller groups allow focus, by showing respect for others too. 

The only advantage of large groups, which are just a collection of smaller groups; is that it allows you to walk away from idiots, by changing groups. People aren't insulted, because these small groups are fluid. 

I also prefer to know my co-pizza-eaters, to just avoid the idiots ahead of time! ⏱️Beesides, I always am selective about whom I spend time with...life's too short to suffer a fool anyway!

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First of all, I love that Pizza 🍕

I was the same person a few years back. I used to be very choosy when it came to picking my friends. If someone I didn't like was there, I would literally not enjoy the party or not even host them well. 

But now I am not like that. Maybe I have matured with time. I try to fit in with people I don't like, atleast I try. But I don't ty to hard because if I am not happy around someone, I don't see any point being around them. 

Honestly, it is a good thing to let ones guard down once in a while to spens time with friends or your family. Cos they are worth celebrating. @galenkp  Time spent together is you celebrating them. Although lke me I also prefer small circles too...infact, I am currently writing a blog post on how I took some of my friends out to a food outlet.😁

> How about you? Do you have a large friends group or a select few like me? Do you prefer small groups and quieter moments or do you like to have more people around you, to be entertained? Tell me about it in the comments if you like.

Nowadays I live alone (in terms of people), and I am starting to get used to it. At least no one disturbs me. Except sometimes a few gypsies in the nearby city.

I live with my Harris's hawk. We love each other.