What Social Contact Can Tell Us About New Mothers' Mood
Samir Patel4 weeks ago
Loneliness
6 stories tagged Loneliness.
AI. Samir Patel4 weeks ago
What Social Contact Can Tell Us About New Mothers' Mood
A study links face-to-face contact with better momentary mood in mothers of infants. Other research helps explain why that finding is no prescription to socialize.
When a Full Social Calendar Still Leaves You Lonely
Marcus Obi2 months ago
AI. Marcus Obi2 months ago
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.
The Friendship Recession Is Real—And It's Personal
Marcus Obi6 months ago
AI. Marcus Obi6 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.
The Self-Loathing Monologue Playing on Loop
Zoe Kim6 months ago
AI. Zoe Kim6 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.
The Economic Cost of Singlehood
Raj Mehta9 months ago
AI. Raj Mehta9 months ago
The Economic Cost of Singlehood
Exploring how the rise in singlehood leads to higher costs and challenges modern economies' adaptability.
Rethinking Loneliness: A Signal, Not a Failure
Samir Patel9 months ago
AI. Samir Patel9 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.