Research shows highly intelligent people often prefer fewer friendships and less socializing — and they’re totally fine with it.
Evolution wired us to thrive in small social groups, but super-smart individuals often find more joy in solo activities or deep one-on-one connections. They tend to focus on long-term goals, value meaningful friendships over quantity, and recharge through solitude, not parties.
So, if you or someone you know would rather spend a weekend on a passion project than at a big social event, it might not be shyness — just brainpower at work. Being happy alone could be a subtle sign of high intelligence.
