Treasure Friendship, the reciprocal attachment that fills the need for affiliation.

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While money can certainly buy a lot of goodies that make us happy, it cannot buy true friendship , the reciprocal attachment that fills the need for affiliation.

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Children need this kind of attachment to learn and to develop into healthy adults.

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Keep in mind that to avoid loneliness, many people need both a social circle and an intimate attachment .

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Men frequently will feel the need to protect women in dangerous situations, particularly if there is an emotional attachment between them.

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