In a world that often shouts the virtues of socializing, some people genuinely relish their solo time. You might wonder why anyone would choose solitude over company, but for many, being alone offers ...

Older adults who feel lonely — even if socially active — show faster memory decline when experiencing hearing loss. Researchers analyzed data from over 33,000 Europeans over nearly two decades, ...

Some people thrive in solitude. They romanticize quiet mornings, cancel plans without guilt, and genuinely enjoy their own ...

At some point in life, almost everyone has experienced the heavy weight of being alone. Whether it’s a quiet evening spent by yourself, a moment of heartbreak or simply feeling misunderstood, those ...

Being lonely as a kid can teach you lessons that make you a better person than most other adults. Growing up as a kid with few friends doesn't always feel great. From sitting alone at lunchtime to ...

Most of us experience moments of loneliness. For some, this is fleeting, while it may be a pervasive feeling for others. It may be mild or so severe as to trigger or exacerbate depression and anxiety.

Solitude is often misunderstood and mistaken for loneliness when in reality, it's that people just love being in their own company. They don't shun connection, but they do take time to recuperate ...

For many of us, aloneness is a negative state of being. Society doesn’t help us with this notion either; being alone often carries a social stigma, implying isolation, being on the outside. This ...