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Human relationships are intricate and varied, ranging from deep friendships and family ties to more casual contacts with acquaintances and total strangers. Among these links, the idea of "weak ties" has become more popular in the study of psychology. Our relationships with people outside of our inner circle—acquaintances and contacts we only occasionally communicate with—are referred to as weak links. Although these connections might initially seem unimportant, research indicates that they have a major impact on a variety of psychological and social elements of our lives as well as our social networks. Defining Weak Ties Sociologist Mark Granovetter popularized the idea of weak relationships in his ground-breaking book "The Strength of Weak Ties" in 1973. Weak ties, according to Granovetter, are relationships that cross social boundaries and give access to new knowledge and opportunities that might not be accessible to one's immediate circle. These connections a