Which friendships are most helpful in honing our skills for successful romantic relationships?

A) adolescent
B) young adult
C) adult
D) childhood

Young adult friendships are most helpful in honing our skills for successful romantic relationships. During this time, individuals are developing their sense of identity, exploring their values and beliefs, and navigating dating and relationships. Close friendships can provide support, advice, and modeling of healthy relationship behaviors. Adolescence is a time of exploration and experimentation, childhood friendships do not necessarily reflect the complexities of adult romantic relationships, and adult friendships may not always involve romantic relationship skills.