Which statement is true about same-sex friendships?

A) Women generally evaluate same-sex friendships more positively than men do.
B) Men are generally more disapproving than women if friends do not meet their expectations.
C) Throughout life, men have more intimate same-sex friends than women.
D) Gay and lesbian romantic relationships rarely develop out of close same-sex friendships.


Answer: A

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