What Characterizes Friendships in Middle Adulthood

Multiple Choice

What characterizes friendships in middle adulthood?

A) Friendships are less close and less positive than they were in young adulthood.
B) Individuals have the most friends in midlife, but few are described as close and most as colleagues.
C) Individuals have fewer friends, but they are almost always described as close.
D) Friendships are less likely to be a source of social support because family is more important.