1. Developing Friendships in Adulthood - Men and Women
In the book, "Just Friends: The Role of Friendship in Our Lives," Lillian Rubin (1985) looks at friendships as they develop during adulthood. ... I couldn't help but compare my research to this book, because men and women are given social roles based off of their gender. ... The other type is "potentially a romantic relationship, where feelings of sexual attraction may become greater"" (Pg.482). ... In one study, women reported that the primary benefit was the opportunity to engage in a more masculine interaction style. ... From the previous research that has already been conducted, men ...
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