Men’s emotional support networks shrink by 50% from ages 30 to 90, with early parental warmth predicting larger networks. Marriage consolidates support to spouses, while retirement has no effect, highlighting aging's impact on socioemotional connections.
Wait, men are supposed to have emotional support networks?
As a 54 yo man, what’s a support network?
34 yo male here, I think its when you make a girdle out of ethernet cables
Ok this really made me laugh of loud. Thank you!!
What we aim to be for our kids.
no kidding… well when I can get them to talk to me. <sigh>
Knowing you’re there when they want you is support, too. That’s where we start.