Elena is very caring toward her friend Monique. She spends a lot of time texting with her, especially when Monique was going through a rough time in her marriage. When Monique forgave her husband for bad behavior, Elena felt despair and anger with Monique for giving in. These feelings exemplify

A) a bad friendship.
B) an intradependent relationship.
C) the paradox of close relationships.
D) the end of a friendship.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The paradox of close relationships refers to the contradictory emotions and conflicting motivations that can arise in close relationships. Elena's feelings of despair and anger upon hearing that Monique forgave her husband exemplify this paradox. On the one hand, Elena was caring and supportive of Monique during her difficult time. On the other hand, she may have felt frustrated that her efforts seemed to be wasted when Monique ultimately chose to stay with her husband. This is a common experience in many close relationships, and it highlights the complexity and nuance that can be present even in strong, healthy friendships.

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