In older adulthood, women's friendships continue to be more intimate than men's.

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Research suggests that women tend to maintain closer, more emotionally intimate friendships than men through late adulthood. Women tend to share more personal information, provide more emotional support, and spend more time together in these friendships. However, it is important to note that individual differences exist and not all women will have closer friendships than men in their older adulthood.

In Older Adulthood, Women's Friendships Continue to Be More Intimate