Wednesday Martin

Women in stressful situations–does that ring a bell?–need social support. So call a friend and meet him or her for coffee and have a chat. Even if you don’t talk about what’s bothering you directly, it can make a big difference. Oh, and don’t forget to read my latest post on psychology.com, about the newest research on siblings and social support!

And TELL ME ABOUT IT: DO YOU TALK TO YOUR SIBLING/S ABOUT ISSUES IN YOUR REMARRIAGE WITH CHILDREN?

I recently posted a piece on my blog that summarizes the research on how and why friendship is good for you. Now I want to know about YOUR friendships and support networks.

Fun fact: Did you know friendship benefits your health and emotional well-being even if you’re not in regular touch with your friends according to at least one study?

TELL ME ABOUT IT:
How many friends do you have? How many do you feel can listen to you talk about problems you might have step-wise in a supportive, non-judgmental way? When was your last get-together or contact with a friend and what did you do? Are you part of an organization–temple, mosque, church, support group–that gives you a feeling of community and support? Make a plan to see a friend right now, and tell us about what you’ll be doing.