Living without friends is lonely as well as unhealthy. It’s scientifically proven that loneliness is frequently at the root of such undesirable conditions as mental depression and a variety of physical illnesses. The age-old wisdom telling us that no man is an island remains as relevant today as it was when the adage was first coined. It may be even more accurate to say “no woman is an island” since the emotional support of friendships, especially girl-friend relationships, seems more critical for females than for males. Meeting potential friends, and transforming those meetings into lasting and satisfying relationships, isn’t always easy.