It’s often said that being alone in a marriage is far more painful than being alone by yourself. You’re sharing a bed, a kitchen, and a life with someone, yet there’s a dull ache of disconnection that ...

Not all feelings of isolation are created equal. Different states of being or situations give rise to different kinds of loneliness. Once we've pinpointed the particular type we're experiencing, it ...

In a time when technology facilitates much of our social connection (especially since the pandemic), many of us have found ourselves in seasons of loneliness. We can interact with dozens of people a ...

Loneliness has worsened during the COVID epidemic, and its consequences have, too. Source: Leroy Skalstad/Pixabay Why loneliness hurts Loneliness is a painful emotion. It tends to be worse among ...

"Loneliness in the second half of life needs to be a focus of public health policy." ...

Few people anticipate the risk of loneliness when retiring abroad. Understandably, older Americans planning a happy ...

Increased loneliness during adolescence is associated with various health and well-being outcomes, including an increased risk for asthma and depression, in adulthood. Researchers conducted a ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead ...

Using social media for two hours a day does not seem like that much. It happens between classes, with a few scrolls on your ...