Pierre,Micaela,and Jon are friends,but Pierre and Micaela are much closer to each other than either of them is to Jon.Why do they stay friends with Jon at all? The concept of triadic closure suggests that:
A) the weaker ties to Jon are reinforced by the stronger ties between Pierre and Micaela.
B) Pierre and Micaela will soon exclude Jon.
C) over time,Jon will develop stronger ties to either Pierre or Micaela.
D) the three friends need to equalize their ties to one another,or the friendships will end.

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According to the concept of triadic closure, relationships tend to form between people who have a common connection. In this case, the common connection is Jon. Even though Pierre and Micaela are closer to each other, their relationship with Jon strengthens their overall friendship network. So, the weaker ties to Jon are reinforced by the stronger ties between Pierre and Micaela.

Pierre,Micaela,and Jon Are Friends,but Pierre and Micaela Are Much Closer