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Friendship Matters
Communication, Dialectics, and the Life Course
Book • 1992
In *Friendship Matters*, Dr. Rawlins delves into the complexities of friendships, tracing their development from childhood through adulthood.
He explores the dialectical tensions within friendships, such as dependence vs.
freedom and affection vs.
instrumentality, highlighting the importance of communication and trust.
The book also discusses how men and women approach friendships differently, with women often favoring communal styles and men preferring agentic ones.
He explores the dialectical tensions within friendships, such as dependence vs.
freedom and affection vs.
instrumentality, highlighting the importance of communication and trust.
The book also discusses how men and women approach friendships differently, with women often favoring communal styles and men preferring agentic ones.
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Brett McKay
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