Describe two differences between female friendships and male friendships. What types of problems do cross-sex friends have?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Female friendships are more self-disclosing and more emotional,
and females spend a great deal of time just talking. Male friendships are about
sharing activities and interests. Intimacy is peripheral to these activities. Females are
looking for an attentive and sympathetic ear from their friends, whereas males expect
practical advice. Cross-sex friendships are particularly difficult because of the
different needs and expectations of the two friends. In addition, sexual boundaries
may be an issue.
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a. childhood c. young adulthood b. adolescence d. middle adulthood
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What will be an ideal response?