Which of the following is true about the role of intimacy in language use?
A) Couples who are more intimate use more pluralistic pronouns ("we, us", etc.).
B) Couples who are more intimate use more individualistic pronouns ("I, you," etc.).
C) Rates of pronoun use do not differ according to relational intimacy.
D) Couples who are more intimate use fewer idioms.

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Research has shown that couples who are more intimate use more pluralistic pronouns, such as "we" and "us," to refer to themselves as a unit. This reflects a greater sense of interconnectedness and mutual understanding between partners.

Which of the Following Is True About the Role of Intimacy