Identities three factors contributing to a lack of intimate connections--mobility away from the extended family, individualism, and media distractions--and calls for lifestyle changes designed to re-create essential relationships.
Interesting theory that the issues many people face currently has to do with the erosion of Refrigerator Rights Relationships. "Refrigerator Rights" relationships refers to the types of people you have in your life that you are comfortable allowing open access to your fridge -- they see the "real" you -- when you are comfortable and relaxed and not when you are "playing hostess" and on your best behavior. Definitely provides food for thought.