A woman may experience the first without the second—a state that warrants neither pathologizing nor intervention unless accompanied by subjective distress.
For women who do experience loneliness alongside limited friendships, the focus should shift from "making more friends" to identifying compatible connection styles. Quality-oriented individuals often thrive in:
Small-group settings with structured interaction
Interest-based communities (e.g., book clubs, volunteer work)
Therapeutic or coaching support to navigate trust after betrayal
