Michelle, Brenda, and Julie are all friends. However, Brenda and Julie are not as close to each other as they are to Michelle. Despite this, why do Brenda and Julie stay friends? The concept of triadic closure suggests that
Ans: the weaker tie between Brenda and Julie is reinforced by the stronger ties between Michelle and Brenda and between Michelle and Julie.
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