Our own family-and-friend groups can strongly should us: how often we “should” be together, what we “should” do in that time, and even what we “should” or “shouldn’t” do or talk about when we’re ...

In today’s hyperconnected world, loneliness has paradoxically become a growing epidemic affecting millions of people worldwide. As social media platforms continue to dominate our daily interactions, ...

Social media "friends" don't help overcome loneliness, according to new research. The first-of-its-kind study suggests that all of the strangers people befriend online are not actually helping them to ...

Every college cheers its students, wishing them a successful journey from start to finish. While many colleges make efforts to improve student success, such as offering advising services or fun ...

With the colder weather setting in, it may be tempting to hunker down indoors. But after a while, that can take a toll on your mental health. That’s why it’s important to keep doing things with loved ...

Elise Plessis hasn't been in a long-term relationship for 26 years. It's by choice, yet she still suffers FOMO when Valentine's Day rolls around. "I'm the singleton of the family and the friend group, ...

As I have written about in a previous column [i], anyone who has found themselves suddenly single for the holidays has experienced the social and emotional challenges of unexpectedly facing a season ...

People can be lonely in a region with a million neighbors. A session of the Congress of the New Urbanism hosted a forum ...

Marriage loneliness is more common than many realise. It can leave you feeling emotionally distant from your spouse, even ...

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." —African Proverb Who can you turn to when life gets tough? Who do you have when you’re alone? Over the past 20 years, Americans ...