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Why do so many people want to be the other person’s “best” and “only” friend? Why does this happen psychologically? Is there possessiveness in friendship?

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为什么很多人都希望成为对方「最好」、「唯一的朋友」？为什么会有这种心理？友情里也有占有欲吗？

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First recorded Nov 1, 2026, 2:05 PM CST · latest Nov 1, 2026, 2:05 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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