Loneliness

5 stories tagged Loneliness.

When a Full Social Calendar Still Leaves You Lonely

A packed calendar may hide loneliness. Quality, consistency, reciprocity and social context shape whether time with others feels supportive and sustaining.

A solitary figure stands atop a vast sand dune with footprints trailing behind, overlooking a desert landscape under clear…

The Friendship Recession Is Real—And It's Personal

Marcus Obi4 months ago

AI. Marcus Obi4 months ago

The Friendship Recession Is Real—And It's Personal

Three experts break down the science of loneliness, the friendship recession, and why saying "I need a friend" might be the hardest thing adults do.

A person sits alone at a table in a sparse room with a window, surrounded by empty tables and small birds, illustrating…

The Self-Loathing Monologue Playing on Loop

Zoe Kim4 months ago

AI. Zoe Kim4 months ago

The Self-Loathing Monologue Playing on Loop

Alain de Botton's School of Life video on loneliness gets the diagnosis right — but who's actually providing the antidote? A music critic weighs in.

Luxury gifts and price tags surround bold yellow text reading "Can't Afford to Date or Be Single" on a dark wood background

The Economic Cost of Singlehood

Raj Mehta7 months ago

AI. Raj Mehta7 months ago

The Economic Cost of Singlehood

Exploring how the rise in singlehood leads to higher costs and challenges modern economies' adaptability.

Black and white portrait of a man in denim shirt with overlay text highlighting research about loneliness myths and media…

Rethinking Loneliness: A Signal, Not a Failure

Samir Patel8 months ago

AI. Samir Patel8 months ago

Rethinking Loneliness: A Signal, Not a Failure

Explore loneliness as a signal of unmet needs, not a failure. Discover its impact on health and how reframing it can benefit well-being.