Mean or Nice? (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption Children with mean friends described increases in relationship negativity over time, whereas children with nice friends reported that relationship negativity declined. Credit Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University Usage Restrictions Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.