In a survey about relationships conducted amongst Australian adults in 2022, over 60 percent of respondents reported that their partner is the person that they are closest to. Over 10 percent of people chose their mother.
Top relationships in terms of closeness according to Australian adults in 2022
Sample has been weighted to be representative of the Australian adult population.
Supplementary notes
Survey question: Question 8 "We would like to ask you about your most important, meaningful relationship. Would you say the person who is closest to you is your...?"
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