A lot of women don't realize they're lonely. Here are the subtle signs

You might assume you’d know if you’re lonely—it is a feeling, after all. But surprising new research suggests that plenty of women are lonely and don’t realize it. If you’re one of them, your physical ...

Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time

5. About two in 10 U.S. adults have no close friends outside of family, according to the “Disconnected” report. In 1990, only ...

Could your boss be lonely? Here's why it matters more than you might think

Loneliness is the pain we feel when our social connections fall short of fulfilling our needs. At its core, it reflects a ...

4 Reasons You Feel More Lonely During The Holidays, By A Psychologist

Holidays can either make you feel extremely loved or extremely lonely, there’s often no in-between. Here are five reasons why ...
Cal Alumni Association

Who Are the Most Lonely Americans?

One in six Americans feel lonely or isolated most of the time. This finding comes from a survey conducted in September 2024 by the Pew Research Center, which queried over 6,200 adults in English and ...
Vox

There’s more than one way to feel lonely

Your support goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership or give a one-time contribution, we’ll give a membership to someone who can’t afford access. It’s a simple way for you ...
CNN

Alone and lonely are not the same. How to feel connected no matter how many people are around

During the most isolating worldwide pandemic in a century, it’s time take a closer look at what it means to be lonely. It’s an age-old dilemma that has been brought to the forefront of our attention ...
The Economist

The most friendless place on earth

And the loneliest place of all is Madagascar. The Economist flew there to find out why. Only the lonely... Most outsiders ...
YourTango

8 Subtle Traits Of People Who Are Very Lonely

Feeling lonely is a painful yet normal part of being human. At the peak of loneliness, a person might feel like they have no one to rely on or reach out to, and the accompanying sense of isolation can ...
Lehigh Valley Live

Asking Eric: ‘How do I make social connections?’, asks lonely 70-year-old

I have some health issues, including cognitive impairment. For this reason, I do not drive, and I depend on my husband for ...
Cal Alumni Association

Why Parents Are Lonely and How They Can Connect

The term “lonely parent” may seem like a contradiction in terms. Parents, by definition, are inextricably linked to at least one other human, after all—their child. And parents are constantly ...
Time

One in Three Older Americans Is Lonely. Here’s What Can Help

Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., and no one is immune. Research published earlier this year found that people 18 to 22 years old were more likely than any other U.S. population to be lonely. But ...