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The alter ego type is adopted by people who establish relationships for non-materialistic purposes and who tend to be able to agree and appreciate each other on a mental level—that is, they are partners of mind. There are three major subtypes: likeminded individuals share a common interest (e.g., a particular part of H) and enjoy each other’s thoughts and works related to that topic; confidantes share their innermost thoughts with each other and share the ups and downs of life; and mentors provide thoughtful and valuable advice. The third subtype is asymmetric, and may also include confidantes.
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Ding, M. (2019). Acquaintance Type 6: Alter Egos. In: Rethinking Chinese Cultural Identity. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9961-9_35
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