The Absence of Heartfelt Communication in Relationships Leads to Loneliness

question 18

Multiple Choice

The absence of heartfelt communication in relationships leads to loneliness and social isolation. This condition has been labeled _____ by James Lynch.

• A)communicative disease
• B)anti-social condition
• C)relationship overload
• D)emotional competence disease

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