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The social network site Facebook is a rapidly expanding phenomenon that is changing the
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A relational approach to the study of interpersonal communication Close Encounters:
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According to attachment theory, the attachment system is activated to manage thoughts,
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This essay extends previous work on uncertainty and information seeking within close
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Children's vulnerability to jealousy surrounding their best friends was explored in 2 studies.
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