Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner? Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different. You live in close proximity to each other. You have similar values, interests, and socioeconomic status. You are physically attracted to each other.
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This is because these differences could lead to conflicts and misunderstandings in the relationship. Secondly, living in close proximity to each other would not necessarily reduce the likelihood of choosing a particular person as a partner. In fact, it could Show more…
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