DO NOT USE Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes

question 29

Multiple Choice

DO NOT USE Which of the following statements accurately describes the research about "friends with benefits?"

• A)​Partners regularly check in with each other to discuss the status of their relationship.
• B)​Sex and friendships almost never mix well.
• C)​Neither partner has any fear of developing more serious feelings.
• D)​Neither partner has any fear that feelings will go unreciprocated.
• E)​These relationships are often problematic for the same reasons they are attractive.

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