The Golden Girls style of living discussed within the article applied to living not only in spacious houses but in typical communities having people of all ages. Their living situation provided companionship and activity partners as well as opportunities to form closer friendships. IMO The Villages provides such an environment but in a more extensive and attractive manner. In The Villages singles need not share housing to find activity partners and companions. Too, because everyone in TV comes from somewhere else friendships can develop relatively quickly, just as they did back in college.
The article also seemed to focus on childless single baby boomer women, or at least women not having close family connections. If I recall correctly many of those mentioned had health issues as well.
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