There is a time in every person's life when things seem too much to bear. Generally speaking women have good networks to support them through these periods, men do not.

If you are a man it can be very difficult to find someone to confide in. Secret men's rules mean that men cannot talk to one another about their fears, insecurities and problems. Midlife crisis, depression, isolation, fear, coping with divorce, these are all things that many men find difficult to discuss with their mates. To do so would be a sign of weakness. The result is suicide and substance abuse.

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