The death of someone you read about in the news affects you less than the illness of a friend because of which quality of interpersonal relationships?

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Interdependence in interpersonal relationships means that the well-being and actions of one person affect the other. When a friend is ill, it directly impacts your life and emotions due to the interconnected nature of your relationship, unlike the distant connection felt towards someone you only read about in the news.

The Death of Someone You Read About in the News