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This research, which is a partial replication of Messman and Mikesells (2000) study, explores the connection between competition and distributive and integrative conflict messages in same-sex platonic friendships. Findings indicate that increased competition between friends is linked to a rise in distributive conflict tactics as well as to a reduction in integrative messages. The study also investigates sex differences in competitive behavior between friends, and compares the results with competitiveness in dating relationships.