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What does it mean?
Reciprocal roles define a close friendship where names are interchangeable.
In plain terms
We protect each other and share a special bond.
What can you take from it?
Friendship is built on mutual support and identity.

Where it applies

  • building relationships
  • casual bonding

Putting it to work

  • offer protection
  • share nicknames

Questions to consider

  • How do you show friendship?
  • What name defines you?

Another view

It overlooks the effort to maintain such bonds.

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