We all need a social support network. Unfortunately, the modern pace of life, the dissolution of extended families in Western society, and the cumulative effects of hurt and distrust have caused many people to become isolated and lonely with no one to turn to. The effects of isolation on people’s health and well being are enormous. Isolation produces stress, loneliness, low self esteem and under chronic pressure mental ill health. Women in particular have throughout history relied upon other women to be their confessors, helpers and comforters in times of trouble. Modern women need this support no less than their historic counterparts.
It seems that of the two species, females are the ones that need more social contact. It is not good for a woman to isolate herself because loneliness may set in and then this could very well lead to depression. It is very important for a woman to maintain her friendships while raising a family so that she can stay in contact with the outside world. It may be even more important to strengthen those friendships as the children grow older and leave the nest.
It seems that of the two species, females are the ones that need more social contact. It is not good for a woman to isolate herself because loneliness may set in and then this could very well lead to depression. It is very important for a woman to maintain her friendships while raising a family so that she can stay in contact with the outside world. It may be even more important to strengthen those friendships as the children grow older and leave the nest.
It seems that of the two species, females are the ones that need more social contact. It is not good for a woman to isolate herself because loneliness may set in and then this could very well lead to depression. It is very important for a woman to maintain her friendships while raising a family so that she can stay in contact with the outside world. It may be even more important to strengthen those friendships as the children grow older and leave the nest.
We all need a social support network. Unfortunately, the modern pace of life, the dissolution of extended families in Western society, and the cumulative effects of hurt and distrust have caused many people to become isolated and lonely with no one to turn to. The effects of isolation on people’s health and well being are enormous. Isolation produces stress, loneliness, low self esteem and under chronic pressure mental ill health. Women in particular have throughout history relied upon other women to be their confessors, helpers and comforters in times of trouble. Modern women need this support no less than their historic counterparts.