How Many Hours It Takes To Turn An Acquaintance Into A Friend

How many hours it takes to turn an acquaintance into a friend

Here's an unfortunate little truism, taken from a study recently published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships: "It is not possible to have friends without first making friends."

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