What is the reason given for having friends who are mostly of the opposite sex?

• A. They don’t threaten them with the things I want to accomplish in life.
• B. They prefer to have only same-sex friends.
• C. Ambition is a turnoff.
• D. I avoid discussing goals with friends.

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that people choose friends who won’t threaten their goals. This answer points to valuing a supportive social circle that respects and doesn’t interfere with what you’re trying to accomplish in life. When friends might push you away from your ambitions or create distractions, it makes sense to gravitate toward relationships that keep you focused and safe from those pressures. So, this reason directly explains why someone would have mostly opposite-sex friends: they’re aiming for friendships that won’t challenge or derail their plans.

The other options don’t fit as well. Preferring only same-sex friends doesn’t explain why opposite-sex friendships are chosen in the first place. Saying ambition is a turnoff contradicts the very idea of pursuing goals. Avoiding discussions about goals describes a behavior, not the motivation behind who your friends are.