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#553 - Dr Jaimie Krems - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Friendship

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Navigating Jealousy in Friendships

This chapter examines the complexities of friend guarding and mate guarding, revealing how jealousy manifests differently in friendships compared to romantic relationships. It highlights the importance of expressing care without overwhelming attachment, alongside the evolutionary significance of jealousy as an adaptive emotion. The discussion also compares male and female experiences of jealousy in friendships and explores cultural perceptions surrounding this often-stigmatized emotion.

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