In fact, I don't think it's just romantic/familial relationships that this would apply to. If my closest friend said to me, "You're a really great friend to me, you know?" I'd feel almost obliged to say more than just "Thanks" - I'd want to say, "You're a great friend too" or else risk an embarrassing implication of one-sidedness to the relationship.
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Date: 2011-01-23 02:13 pm (UTC)