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Can a friend be our most significant other?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Relationships as Flexible Lego Structures

Neurobiology can be likened to Lego blocks, suggesting that relationships can be seen as structures made of these blocks, which can be assembled, disassembled, and reassembled in different configurations over time as needs change. Different relationships may fulfill various roles depending on the neurochemical context, and it is normal for relationships to evolve and shift roles over time, such as transitioning from romantic to more familial roles as life circumstances change.

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