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Defining closeness

Close friendships need intimacy and reciprocation to exist.

Intimacy means being able to be fully yourself and be seen and understood by others.
Reciprocation means that both people feel they are seen and understood by the other person.

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The CARP model for secure relationships has 5 elements:

We are social beings and we need to create intimacy with other people, for the well-being of our body, mind, and heart.

Create a foundation of security.
Look your friends in the face and give them your full attention.
Help people understand and accept you. Be honest and stop pretending to be somebody cooler than you are.
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