It is said that intelligent people are less social, and interestingly enough, their overall satisfaction seems to be unaffected by their more secluded way of life.

Do you consider yourself a loner? Are you happy with your way of life? Do you feel that society’s rhetoric that makes us feel that we need lots of people around us holds little to no truth? Do you prefer the silence of nature to the noisiness of the big city? Would you rather cuddle in bed with your other half or read a good book instead of being at a loud party? Do your parents worry that you don’t have enough friends?

If you see yourself in this, you have nothing to worry about.

As we often notice, intelligent people tend to be more anxious than others and are also more likely to have social anxiety. They are more perceptive than the average person.

Interestingly, a study published in the British Journal of Psychology delved deeper into this observation. It found that highly intelligent individuals actually prefer their own company, and there’s an intriguing reason behind this.

According to the study, evolutionary psychologists have identified a link between frequent social interaction and reduced life satisfaction among more intelligent people.

The researchers surveyed adults aged 18 to 28 and discovered that those living in densely populated areas reported lower levels of happiness. Similarly, higher levels of socialization with friends also corresponded with reduced happiness.

The study suggests that the “Savannah theory” plays a role in our modern happiness. Essentially, the factors that made our ancestors happy continue to influence our well-being today.

The theory posits that smarter individuals are better equipped to face modern challenges and are more inclined to