This is where the message in the image needs some important context.
The idea that older adults need neither friends, children, nor a husband or wife should not be taken literally.
Human connection remains important at every age.
Research on aging consistently emphasizes the importance of social relationships and social participation. Isolation and loneliness can negatively affect well-being, while meaningful relationships can provide emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.
However, there is an important distinction between needing relationships and depending entirely on other people for your happiness or
