How does the concept of bids relate to the quality of friendship in the relationship?

• A. Frequent bids indicate engagement and closeness; high bid-to-response rate fosters friendship.
• B. Bids indicate nothing about friendship and are only about arguments.
• C. Bids are only about financial negotiations.
• D. Bids reflect leadership attempts rather than connection.

Answer: (A)

Bids are little attempts to connect with your partner—things like a smile, a question, a shared observation, a touch, or a moment of curiosity. The quality of friendship in a relationship shows up in how often those bids are met with positive attention. When bids are frequent and each is met with a warm, engaging response—turning toward—the sense of closeness grows, because daily moments of connection build trust and warmth. So, having many bids and a high rate of positive responses strengthens friendship because it signals ongoing, meaningful engagement. Bids aren’t about arguments, money, or leadership; they’re about connection, and the key is how each partner responds to keep the relationship emotionally alive.