Friendships According to science

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Across
  1. 4. the feeling of trust and emotional connection in a friendship
  2. 7. talking about problems instead of avoiding them can help fix ______ in friendships
  3. 8. psychologists say expecting others to like you can make you seem more _____ and friendly
  4. 9. a close companion who offers support and fun
  5. 11. sharing interests, hobbies, and _______ helps friendships grow
  6. 12. friendships can boost your ____________ performance and make school more enjoyable
  7. 13. building this kind of habit, like checking in regularly, makes friendships stronger
  8. 15. the opposite of being defensive when discussing problems with a friend
Down
  1. 1. one way to improve friendships is to keep your ______ and stick to plans
  2. 2. this form of communication (besides talking) can maintain long-distance friendships
  3. 3. Scientists call the tendency to underestimate how much others like you the "______ gap"
  4. 5. sharing this about your day can help build stronger friendships
  5. 6. being part of team or class can build this connection
  6. 10. some friendships naturally come to an ______ but can still leave good memories
  7. 14. a study showed that people standing at the bottom of a ____ with a friend saw it as less steep