This is one of the major reasons men die sooner than women, men commit suicide at four times the rate of women and more men become depressed or suffer illness in divorce or the death of a spouse than do women. Older men who are not with a woman, are unhappier and die sooner versus women in the same situation. It is my, and others, contention that this is cultural, not natural, and that we can change, live longer, happier, healthier lives, if we develop that close, intimate, non-sexual relationship with other men. Because of the many events and gatherings available to men today, through local men's centers, therapists and churches, most communities have regular men's groups and men's 12-step groups going. However, for those who may want to start their own group, but don't know where to begin, here are several publications on the subject.
All continents have deserts - except for Europe.
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