Time together as a family, as well as time for just you and your partner. Allow time for play, intimacy and conversation. Concentrate on who you're with or what you're doing, as if you have nothing else to do. Begin to work toward developing a network of friends and connections outside of your family. Cultivate your interests.
Men often lack the support network of friends that women find so important.
In a recent study out of Penn State University, it was found that rural men live longer than their urban and suburban peers. Experts believe this has to do with the longtime social relationships men enjoy in rural communities. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals. Inc. Legal Disclaimer.