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Band 8+: * Would you consider maintaining a close friendship over several years to be a skill?

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Yes, I would consider maintaining a close friendship over several years a skill. This is because it requires effective communication, empathy, commitment, and the ability to navigate conflicts. Building and sustaining a strong friendship is not easy. It involves actively investing time and effort to understand each other's needs and adapt to changes in life circumstances. Many people lose contact with their friends over the years due to a lack of effective communication and commitment. These skills contribute to lasting and meaningful relationships.

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Yes, I would consider maintaining a close friendship over several years as a skill. This is because it requires effective communication, empathy, commitment, and the ability to navigate conflicts. Building and sustaining a strong friendship is not easy. It involves actively investing time and our effort for understanding each other’s needs and adapting to changes in life circumstances. Many people lost contact from their friend over the several years because not having this effective communication and commitment. This skills contribute to lasting and meaningful relationship.

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