It is particularly important for women to make and maintain friendships that last through emerging and young adulthood because women tend to turn to their friends for ____________________, in contrast to males who tend to rely less on their friends for this.

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Research has shown that women tend to rely on their female friends for emotional support and connection during life transitions such as starting a new job, getting married, or becoming a mother. Men, on the other hand, tend to turn to their partners or family members for emotional support and rely less on their male friends for this type of support. While women may also seek out their friends for instrumental support, such as help with moving, the primary reason for maintaining close friendships is often for emotional support. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

It Is Particularly Important for Women to Make and Maintain