As we age, we come to depend on other resources in our lives-family, friends, and social networks. Avoiding social isolation differs between men and women, and for women, one of the more important resources is:
A) their adult children
B) an ability to find a suitable mate and remarry
C) their emotionally intimate social relationships
D) an ability to remember to take care of themselves

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Research shows that women tend to prioritize emotionally intimate social relationships as they age, which can serve as a source of support and prevent social isolation. While adult children and remarrying may also be important resources, they are not as consistently prioritized by women as emotional support networks. Remembering to take care of oneself is important, but it is not a resource external to the individual like social relationships.

As We Age, We Come to Depend on Other Resources