Only by giving children the confidence to feel they can confide in someone confidentially and by educating people about why young people run away, can the problem begin to be tackled, she said.

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According to a survey of 5200 people conducted by online dating site Chemistry.com, both men and women say the top three qualities they look for in a romantic partner are someone they can trust, someone they can confide in, and someone who gives them respect.

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