A new development in friendships is ____________, friendships that have a sexual component but are not intended to be romantic.
A) short-term romantic relationships
B) friends with benefits relationships
C) covert intimacy
D) cross-platonic relationships

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The term "friends with benefits" refers to a type of friendship where there is a sexual component, but the individuals involved do not intend to pursue a romantic relationship. These relationships can be short-term or long-term, but they generally involve a level of emotional intimacy that is not present in casual sexual encounters or hook-ups.

A New Development in Friendships Is ____________, Friendships That Have