Following are brief descriptions of support functions that people can provide to help reduce the tension in our lives. We need someone with whom we can share the joys of success as well as the pain and frustration of failure. Most of us need others who will stretch us by questioning if we are rally doing our best to fulfill to overcome obstacles. Such friends can cut through our emotionally and arrive at a more rational decision on a troublesome issue. Humor and play can help us to gain a new and fresh perspective on the perplexing situations which confront us.
People think about neighborhood gatherings or parties for birthdays, weddings or anniversaries.
But don't confine gatherings to these occasions. There are holidays such as Christmas, Valentines Day, Independence Day, Presidents' Day, Thanksgiving, etc. Other excuses for parties include house warming, farewell, international night, and treasure hunt. One could find an excuse for a party almost any week of the year. When neighbors drop in, or when you have a party, turn off the television, videos, and radio.