I don't think people ask for social support from goverment as "emotional" support or "expression of deep love" - the way you seem to interpret it. It is way more about practical down to earth "do I get health care or not" thing. It is also about what kind of environment is build - both social and physical.

Also, golden handcuff means enough money so that you don't want to leave. I don't think such high govermental support exists all that often.