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Use the Holidays to Promote Social Connection

Rising loneliness and social disconnection lead to serious health issues.
Thanksgiving presents an opportunity to promote and foster social connections.
Loneliness affects a significant portion of the population, indicating broader societal issues.

People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

Investing in community interactions can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness, which is increasingly impacting adults.

Loneliness Isn't Just a Holiday Issue-It's a Year-Round Epidemic

Community leaders emphasize the need to address social isolation beyond the holiday season.

The Surgeon General just wrote you a prescription for happiness. Here's what it says

Outgoing Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy emphasizes rebuilding community through relationships, service, and purpose to combat America's loneliness epidemic.

Americans Need to Party More

America faces a growing loneliness crisis, with social gatherings declining significantly over the years.

The Virtual Villages Helping Digital Nomads Find Real-World Friends

Digital nomads can combat loneliness by leveraging virtual communities to meet and connect with others around the world.

Use the Holidays to Promote Social Connection

Rising loneliness and social disconnection lead to serious health issues.
Thanksgiving presents an opportunity to promote and foster social connections.
Loneliness affects a significant portion of the population, indicating broader societal issues.

People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

Investing in community interactions can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness, which is increasingly impacting adults.

Loneliness Isn't Just a Holiday Issue-It's a Year-Round Epidemic

Community leaders emphasize the need to address social isolation beyond the holiday season.

The Surgeon General just wrote you a prescription for happiness. Here's what it says

Outgoing Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy emphasizes rebuilding community through relationships, service, and purpose to combat America's loneliness epidemic.

Americans Need to Party More

America faces a growing loneliness crisis, with social gatherings declining significantly over the years.

The Virtual Villages Helping Digital Nomads Find Real-World Friends

Digital nomads can combat loneliness by leveraging virtual communities to meet and connect with others around the world.
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#dating

What Serial Daters and Matchmakers Alike Think We Should Do About Our Dating Crisis

Young people feel burned out by dating apps, complicating the search for meaningful relationships despite the availability of options.

Pam From 'The Later Daters' Shared A Post-Show Update

Pam Marriott Land finds hope and friendship through dating experiences despite challenges of dating in her 70s.

Asking for a friend: I'm a widower in my 70s who is lonely and looking for love - where do I start and what about protection from STIs?

It's never too late to seek companionship and love, even at an older age.

San Francisco State University: "Valentine's Project"

A dating project helps SFSU students find compatible partners right before Valentine's Day, addressing loneliness among college students.

What Serial Daters and Matchmakers Alike Think We Should Do About Our Dating Crisis

Young people feel burned out by dating apps, complicating the search for meaningful relationships despite the availability of options.

Pam From 'The Later Daters' Shared A Post-Show Update

Pam Marriott Land finds hope and friendship through dating experiences despite challenges of dating in her 70s.

Asking for a friend: I'm a widower in my 70s who is lonely and looking for love - where do I start and what about protection from STIs?

It's never too late to seek companionship and love, even at an older age.

San Francisco State University: "Valentine's Project"

A dating project helps SFSU students find compatible partners right before Valentine's Day, addressing loneliness among college students.
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#health

Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests

Loneliness significantly impacts health by altering protein levels tied to diseases, emphasizing the necessity of social connections.

Spending time with loved ones helps you live longer, say scientists

Social connections significantly boost immune health and reduce serious diseases like stroke and type 2 diabetes.

On the Several Shapes of Loneliness

Loneliness requires nuanced understanding; not all loneliness is detrimental, and interventions must be context-specific to be effective.

The Hidden Burden of Loneliness

Loneliness distorts social perception, making it difficult for lonely individuals to recognize care and admiration from others.

Friendships and Healthier Aging: A Pathway of Connection

Meaningful connections enhance health and happiness as we age.

Asking Eric: I'm hesitant to give my friend end-of-life power but there's nobody else

It's important to lean on friends for support in end-of-life planning despite feelings of hesitation.

Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests

Loneliness significantly impacts health by altering protein levels tied to diseases, emphasizing the necessity of social connections.

Spending time with loved ones helps you live longer, say scientists

Social connections significantly boost immune health and reduce serious diseases like stroke and type 2 diabetes.

On the Several Shapes of Loneliness

Loneliness requires nuanced understanding; not all loneliness is detrimental, and interventions must be context-specific to be effective.

The Hidden Burden of Loneliness

Loneliness distorts social perception, making it difficult for lonely individuals to recognize care and admiration from others.

Friendships and Healthier Aging: A Pathway of Connection

Meaningful connections enhance health and happiness as we age.

Asking Eric: I'm hesitant to give my friend end-of-life power but there's nobody else

It's important to lean on friends for support in end-of-life planning despite feelings of hesitation.
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#relationships

Here's What 29 Women Had To Say About Why They Decided To Cheat

Many women cheat due to feelings of loneliness and lack of fulfillment in their current relationships.

25 Unhappily Married People Are Sharing Why They'll Never Get A Divorce, And It's Heart-Wrenching

Long-term marriage can lead to companionship without romantic love; comfort and stability are prioritized.

The Golden Bachelorette Recap: The Gang Goes to Tahiti

Reality TV often explores deeper emotional struggles, as demonstrated by Joan's journey through loneliness and self-discovery amidst cultural complexities.

Here's What 29 Women Had To Say About Why They Decided To Cheat

Many women cheat due to feelings of loneliness and lack of fulfillment in their current relationships.

25 Unhappily Married People Are Sharing Why They'll Never Get A Divorce, And It's Heart-Wrenching

Long-term marriage can lead to companionship without romantic love; comfort and stability are prioritized.

The Golden Bachelorette Recap: The Gang Goes to Tahiti

Reality TV often explores deeper emotional struggles, as demonstrated by Joan's journey through loneliness and self-discovery amidst cultural complexities.
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#mental-health

Loneliness and Philosophy: On Loneliness and Obligation

Loneliness has evolved into a significant societal issue, particularly impacting youth, with dangerous implications for social cohesion and individual well-being.

These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides

Intergenerational connections can alleviate loneliness and isolation, especially for seniors.

Ex-Google CEO warns that 'perfect' AI girlfriends could spell trouble for young men

AI dating may increase loneliness among young men and lead to unhealthy obsessions with AI partners.

A psychologist explains why we can no longer ignore workplace loneliness

Loneliness is a growing problem in the U.S., affecting a significant number of adults and having detrimental effects on workplace dynamics.

Council Post: How Loneliness And Remote Work Are Shaping The Employee Experience

Remote work has increased flexibility but also amplified feelings of loneliness among employees, particularly affecting productivity and engagement.

Social isolation, loneliness and frailty in older adults have a complex and sometimes mutually reinforcing relationship

Social isolation, loneliness, and frailty interact dynamically, worsening as individuals age, leading to a complex and self-reinforcing cycle.

Loneliness and Philosophy: On Loneliness and Obligation

Loneliness has evolved into a significant societal issue, particularly impacting youth, with dangerous implications for social cohesion and individual well-being.

These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides

Intergenerational connections can alleviate loneliness and isolation, especially for seniors.

Ex-Google CEO warns that 'perfect' AI girlfriends could spell trouble for young men

AI dating may increase loneliness among young men and lead to unhealthy obsessions with AI partners.

A psychologist explains why we can no longer ignore workplace loneliness

Loneliness is a growing problem in the U.S., affecting a significant number of adults and having detrimental effects on workplace dynamics.

Council Post: How Loneliness And Remote Work Are Shaping The Employee Experience

Remote work has increased flexibility but also amplified feelings of loneliness among employees, particularly affecting productivity and engagement.

Social isolation, loneliness and frailty in older adults have a complex and sometimes mutually reinforcing relationship

Social isolation, loneliness, and frailty interact dynamically, worsening as individuals age, leading to a complex and self-reinforcing cycle.
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#public-health

Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

Social health is essential for overall well-being and longevity, often overlooked in traditional health discussions.

Asking Eric: How to meet people who aren't backstabbing jerks

Loneliness is a significant public health issue affecting many adults, but connections can be formed through shared experiences and interests.

A New Campaign Against Loneliness Starts With a Potluck

Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy promotes combating loneliness through communal dining and socializing to improve public health.

Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

Social health is essential for overall well-being and longevity, often overlooked in traditional health discussions.

Asking Eric: How to meet people who aren't backstabbing jerks

Loneliness is a significant public health issue affecting many adults, but connections can be formed through shared experiences and interests.

A New Campaign Against Loneliness Starts With a Potluck

Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy promotes combating loneliness through communal dining and socializing to improve public health.
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#community-support

Fighting The Loneliness Epidemic in Brooklyn's Older Men

RiverSpring Health Plans launched a men's group in Midwood to address isolation and improve mental wellness among older men in Brooklyn.

'I miss family at Christmas, but spending the day alone isn't too bad'

Many elderly people in Ireland spend Christmas alone, yet companionship efforts from community members can significantly enhance their experience.

Wimbledon pub offers free dinner and wine to lonely people on Christmas Day

The Alexandra offers free Christmas dinner and wine to those who are alone on Christmas Day, fostering community and companionship.

Fighting The Loneliness Epidemic in Brooklyn's Older Men

RiverSpring Health Plans launched a men's group in Midwood to address isolation and improve mental wellness among older men in Brooklyn.

'I miss family at Christmas, but spending the day alone isn't too bad'

Many elderly people in Ireland spend Christmas alone, yet companionship efforts from community members can significantly enhance their experience.

Wimbledon pub offers free dinner and wine to lonely people on Christmas Day

The Alexandra offers free Christmas dinner and wine to those who are alone on Christmas Day, fostering community and companionship.
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Champagne-soaked sex and slow-burn longing was this the swooniest year of TV ever?

The article highlights how modern television series are offering idealized romances that resonate with audiences amid rising loneliness due to societal challenges.
#christmas

Major increase in young people spending Christmas Day alone in UK

The number of young people spending Christmas alone has increased ninefold since 1969.

Almost half of all over-50s are bracing themselves for loneliness this Christmas - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nearly half of over-50s in the UK feel lonely during the Christmas season, with many spending it alone or with limited family contact.

Major increase in young people spending Christmas Day alone in UK

The number of young people spending Christmas alone has increased ninefold since 1969.

Almost half of all over-50s are bracing themselves for loneliness this Christmas - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nearly half of over-50s in the UK feel lonely during the Christmas season, with many spending it alone or with limited family contact.
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#self-discovery

After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Wurfel

Embracing solitude transformed my life, opening up new possibilities and joy after moving to Istanbul.

The Christmas that went wrong: I was 19 and my best friend and a date stood me up

The narrator experiences loneliness during the holidays in New York, compounded by a mix of seeking connections and the unsettling aura reading.

After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Wurfel

Embracing solitude transformed my life, opening up new possibilities and joy after moving to Istanbul.

The Christmas that went wrong: I was 19 and my best friend and a date stood me up

The narrator experiences loneliness during the holidays in New York, compounded by a mix of seeking connections and the unsettling aura reading.
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As LGBTQ+ elders face isolation during the holidays, SAGE offers ways to help

The holiday season highlights isolation for LGBTQ+ elders, with many facing loneliness and anxiety, especially amid current sociopolitical challenges.

Invest in your social life like it's a 401(k): Older Americans share how loneliness and money are connected in retirement

Many older Americans regret inadequate savings, linking financial hardships to increased loneliness and isolation.

I had 25 addresses in 20 years but now I've created the beginnings of a new life | Jay Bernard

Living alone amid the pandemic has revealed deeper societal issues, loneliness, and stark class disparities in housing and friendship networks.

Asking for a friend: I'm in my 20s, living at home with my parents and trying to date, but it's so miserable I'm thinking of emigrating

Living at home severely limits dating opportunities, often causing frustration and feelings of loneliness.
#friendship

No holiday plans? This social app will match you with a group of strangers for dinner

Timeleft app helps combat loneliness by connecting strangers for dinners, fostering new friendships in large cities like Los Angeles.

How Do I Rebuild My Broken Social Life?

The loneliness felt after friends have children is common, but friendships can evolve and new connections can provide a sense of belonging.

Sapphire

The author explores feelings of loneliness and disconnection amid the vibrant atmosphere of a strip club.

I've started full-time work and it's non-stop when do I get some time for me? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Work-life balance can feel overwhelming; finding time for personal fulfillment is a common struggle, especially post-university.

How one university student launched a wildly successful club to make friends

Juliette Sartori created 'Dinner with a Stranger' to combat loneliness, quickly attracting hundreds of students at the University of Glasgow.

In-Laws Can Make for Good Friends

In-laws, particularly brothers-in-law, can develop deep friendships that help combat loneliness, serving as a reminder of their potential importance in family dynamics.

No holiday plans? This social app will match you with a group of strangers for dinner

Timeleft app helps combat loneliness by connecting strangers for dinners, fostering new friendships in large cities like Los Angeles.

How Do I Rebuild My Broken Social Life?

The loneliness felt after friends have children is common, but friendships can evolve and new connections can provide a sense of belonging.

Sapphire

The author explores feelings of loneliness and disconnection amid the vibrant atmosphere of a strip club.

I've started full-time work and it's non-stop when do I get some time for me? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Work-life balance can feel overwhelming; finding time for personal fulfillment is a common struggle, especially post-university.

How one university student launched a wildly successful club to make friends

Juliette Sartori created 'Dinner with a Stranger' to combat loneliness, quickly attracting hundreds of students at the University of Glasgow.

In-Laws Can Make for Good Friends

In-laws, particularly brothers-in-law, can develop deep friendships that help combat loneliness, serving as a reminder of their potential importance in family dynamics.
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#social-connection

The company behind Hinge and Tinder has a platonic video app. Can it help cure our loneliness epidemic?

Match Group is exploring the potential of Azar to form platonic connections via video amidst a growing loneliness epidemic in the U.S.

Tackling loneliness in the age of online dating | Letter

The rise of dating apps highlights broader issues of loneliness and fertility decline that require societal and educational solutions, not just technological ones.

The company behind Hinge and Tinder has a platonic video app. Can it help cure our loneliness epidemic?

Match Group is exploring the potential of Azar to form platonic connections via video amidst a growing loneliness epidemic in the U.S.

Tackling loneliness in the age of online dating | Letter

The rise of dating apps highlights broader issues of loneliness and fertility decline that require societal and educational solutions, not just technological ones.
moresocial-connection

OnlyFans model's sex-marathon stunt reveals the desperate loneliness of men

Many men pay for intimacy through platforms like OnlyFans due to overwhelming loneliness.
#travel

Finding Balance on Two Wheels: My Encounter with Temptation on a Bicycle Tour

Commitment to marriage can be tested by unexpected encounters during travel.
Temptation can arise in moments of loneliness, but values should prevail.

"Plaster," by David Szalay

The characters are stuck in a cycle of waiting at the hotel, highlighting themes of frustration and the passage of time.

Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I'm learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington

Repeated visits to the same cafe can foster a sense of connection and belonging, highlighting the emotional impact of weak social ties.

Finding Balance on Two Wheels: My Encounter with Temptation on a Bicycle Tour

Commitment to marriage can be tested by unexpected encounters during travel.
Temptation can arise in moments of loneliness, but values should prevail.

"Plaster," by David Szalay

The characters are stuck in a cycle of waiting at the hotel, highlighting themes of frustration and the passage of time.

Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I'm learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington

Repeated visits to the same cafe can foster a sense of connection and belonging, highlighting the emotional impact of weak social ties.
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#human-connection

Loneliness and Philosophy: On Therapy, Loneliness, and the Commodification of Connection

Authentic human connection offers respite from loneliness in an otherwise individualistic society.
Therapy can help with loneliness but may foster a transactional relationship that feels inauthentic.

The Power of Human Connection and Music

Loneliness is prevalent today due to decreased human connection, often replaced by interaction with technology.

They married at 98 and 96: 'Who doesn't love a great love story?'

It's never too late to find love, even at 98 and 96 years old.

Review | 'Queer': A sad, swooning adaptation from the master of sensual cinema

Luca Guadagnino masterfully explores loneliness and desire through sensuality in his film 'Queer', emphasizing the complexities of human connection beyond sexuality.

Loneliness and Philosophy: On Therapy, Loneliness, and the Commodification of Connection

Authentic human connection offers respite from loneliness in an otherwise individualistic society.
Therapy can help with loneliness but may foster a transactional relationship that feels inauthentic.

The Power of Human Connection and Music

Loneliness is prevalent today due to decreased human connection, often replaced by interaction with technology.

They married at 98 and 96: 'Who doesn't love a great love story?'

It's never too late to find love, even at 98 and 96 years old.

Review | 'Queer': A sad, swooning adaptation from the master of sensual cinema

Luca Guadagnino masterfully explores loneliness and desire through sensuality in his film 'Queer', emphasizing the complexities of human connection beyond sexuality.
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A Story About A Lonely Beacon Hill Apartment Renter Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

James feels exhausted and lonely, reflecting on his life as he considers moving to a new apartment in Beacon Hill.
#communication

Long-lost cousins reunited in Chingford care home

Paul Snow reconnected with his cousin Dave after nearly a decade apart, showcasing the importance of family bonds.
The Spinney Care Home provided support in restoring family contact for residents like Paul.

Men Are Sharing Things They Wish More Women Had Sympathy For

Men desire empathy and understanding from women about their unique struggles, loneliness, and indifference.

Long-lost cousins reunited in Chingford care home

Paul Snow reconnected with his cousin Dave after nearly a decade apart, showcasing the importance of family bonds.
The Spinney Care Home provided support in restoring family contact for residents like Paul.

Men Are Sharing Things They Wish More Women Had Sympathy For

Men desire empathy and understanding from women about their unique struggles, loneliness, and indifference.
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Health Care Isn't Working for Homebound Older Adults Living Alone

Homebound seniors, like Carolyn Dickens, face significant health challenges and often live in isolation, highlighting a gap in policy attention.
#romantic-relationships

Lonely Single Men Want Romance. Lonely Single Women Don't.

Not all lonely singles desire romantic relationships, especially previously married women, where 73% showed disinterest.

Lonely Single Men Want Romance. Lonely Single Women Don't.

Not all lonely single people desire romantic relationships, especially previously married women.

Lonely Single Men Want Romance. Lonely Single Women Don't.

Not all lonely singles desire romantic relationships, especially previously married women, where 73% showed disinterest.

Lonely Single Men Want Romance. Lonely Single Women Don't.

Not all lonely single people desire romantic relationships, especially previously married women.
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I Don't Like My Baby's Name" & 14 Other Confessions From Real Moms

Motherhood often brings feelings of loneliness and regret, highlighting the shared struggles among mothers.

The Surprising Lesson I Learned When I Unexpectedly Lived Alone

Living alone as a freshman can be unexpectedly lonely and challenging, despite the initial perception of being lucky.
#comedy

Ted Danson's Great New Netflix Show Comes on Like a Sitcom, but It's Really Something Else

The series lightens the theme of undercover investigations by focusing on a comedic search for a missing necklace, emphasizing connection over stakes.

On Saturday, The Place to Make a New Friend Was The Staten Island Ferry - Streetsblog New York City

The Staten Island Ferry event showcased how live comedy can foster connection among New Yorkers on public transit.

Ted Danson's Great New Netflix Show Comes on Like a Sitcom, but It's Really Something Else

The series lightens the theme of undercover investigations by focusing on a comedic search for a missing necklace, emphasizing connection over stakes.

On Saturday, The Place to Make a New Friend Was The Staten Island Ferry - Streetsblog New York City

The Staten Island Ferry event showcased how live comedy can foster connection among New Yorkers on public transit.
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#personal-growth

People Are Revealing The Fatal Relationship Mistakes That Lead To Divorce

Choosing to marry should be a mindful decision based on mutual partnership criteria, not fear or societal pressure.

Asking Eric: I went into the photo booth and it changed my life

Finding connections as an older adult can be achieved through community involvement and shared interests.
Pet ownership can foster unexpected relationships and community.

People Are Revealing The Fatal Relationship Mistakes That Lead To Divorce

Choosing to marry should be a mindful decision based on mutual partnership criteria, not fear or societal pressure.

Asking Eric: I went into the photo booth and it changed my life

Finding connections as an older adult can be achieved through community involvement and shared interests.
Pet ownership can foster unexpected relationships and community.
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Stalker 2 review

Stalker 2 uniquely conveys loneliness through immersive gameplay in a challenging open world, intertwining personal struggles with supernatural elements.

Mike Schur reveals the biggest 'mistake' he sees fellow TV creators make

The new Netflix show 'A Man on the Inside' tackles themes of aging and loneliness through the story of a retired professor in a retirement home.

Loneliness and Philosophy: An Interview with Dr Ben Lazare Mijuskovic

Loneliness is fundamentally linked to self-consciousness and the evolution of philosophical thought from idealism.

Friendship Needed: How Healthcare Organizations Can Help

Loneliness is now considered a part of the social infrastructure, impacting wellness and community engagement.

I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.

Being single can be fulfilling and joyful, as exemplified by Bella DePaulo's personal experience and lifestyle choices.

How Technology and Loneliness are Interlinked

Teenagers are feeling increasingly lonely despite high social media usage, with over 50% reporting no interaction in the last hour.

How Fresno State helps students combats the feeling of loneliness

College can evoke feelings of loneliness, especially for new students.
Offering resources and programs is essential for helping students cope with loneliness.

This pop-up mobile stand connects New Yorkers with grandmas all over the world to talk about life

Mike Matthews revived a virtual lemonade stand project to connect Grandmas with New Yorkers, emphasizing community interaction and emotional well-being.

For the Love of Pop Culture

The fourth season of 'Only Murders in the Building' explores themes of loneliness and connection through the lives of its characters, particularly in relation to art.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Night Lives: Danielle Roberts' "Phosphorescence and Gasoline"

The concept of 'hazy loneliness' in art reflects longings for understanding memories and the impacts of changing societal contexts.

'We took our message about loneliness and isolation straight to Downing Street'

Camden's Age UK highlights arts' role in combating elderly loneliness, urging government investment to enhance community services for older individuals.

Least-used railway station in Britain sees just 34 passengers a year

Denton Station is Britain's least-used railway station, with only 34 annual passengers.
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