1. New research suggests people who lose their spouses do better when they confide in a close friend rather than a family member
2. Having a non-family member confidant can significantly boost the physical health of widowed individuals
3. The author suggests that family members make suboptimal confidantes because the emotional complexities of family can add stress to the situation
Source: http://www.newswise.com/articles/confiding-in-friends-not-relatives-shows-health-benefits-in-older-adults-following-loss-of-spous
