Marsha and steve spend a lot of time together; in addition to sharing an interest in art, they also each other deal with romantic breakups and family tragedies. what type of friendship do they have?

The answer is communal. Communal relationships are those where a person assumes the responsibility of looking out for the welfare of another person This type of relationship is commonly symmetrical, which means that both people feel the same degree of responsibility for each other's welfare. One best example of this relationship is Marsha and Steve's friendship.