Long-Distance Closeness 27
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Question # 2---CLOSE LD FRIENDS POSSIBLE?
Yes
No
Question #3---CLOSENESS IN LD FRIENDSHIPS Circle all that are mentioned.
Accepting one another as they are / Forgiveness
Available in time of need / Reliability (General—not specified)
Channels of contact
Comforts / Supports one another emotionally / Listens (Emotional help)
Commitment to or importance of friendship
Constructive criticism / Advice
Doing favors / Assistance / Help out (physical help)
Duration or stability of friendship
Enjoys one another’s company
Frequency of contact
Influence one another
Part of self-definition / Interconnectiveness
Past shared experiences
Personality trait
Relaxation or informality around friend
Self-disclosure of thoughts/feelings/events/values, etc.
Shared Activities/ Shared Interests / Spending time together
Shared knowledge of one another / Understanding
Showing and feeling affection for one another / physical contact
Shows consideration for other / kindness / remembers special dates
Similarity
Spatial or physical proximity
Staying in contact
Trust / Sincerity
Other _____________________