Which of the following best describes the nature of friendship in middle adulthood?
A)Adults have more friends in mid-life than at any other point in adulthood.
B)The social circle is smaller,but the friendships are as intimate and close as at earlier ages.
C)The need for a social network increases across mid-life.
D)The increased role strain and role conflict of middle adulthood require additional emotional support from friends outside the family.

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Research suggests that the number of friends tends to decline in middle adulthood, but the friendships that do exist tend to be more intimate and close. This may be due to a decrease in the need for social exploration and a higher value placed on quality over quantity in relationships.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Nature of Friendship