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fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

People In Their 30s And 40s Are Getting Real About Feeling Lonely, And Why It's So Hard To Make Friends

I'm 37 and I don't think I've ever felt lonelier in my life than I have for the past 10 years or so. I used to think something was wrong with me or that I was unlikable in some way, but that wasn't the case. I feel a big reason is that I'm single and everyone is doing their own thing, whether it's their career, getting married, or trying to figure themselves out. I just know something is off, and I haven't quite figured out how to fix it. It's like a massive life transition.
Mental health
Environment
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

The Walrus Talks at Home: Place and Belonging | The Walrus

Well-designed physical and digital third spaces foster belonging, strengthen social fabric, and require inclusive, accessible investment and stewardship to serve communities across generations.
Books
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The secret histories of Dublin's pubs: 'I'd see Con Houlihan here and there - especially in the early houses. He'd drink that bizarre combination of brandy and milk'

Dublin's pubs serve as vital social and cultural spaces, with histories and stories embedded in 176 notable watering holes.
Coffee
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 month ago

On the Menu | Hey, digital nomads - coffee shops are not your personal office

Weekend laptop bans help cafes prioritize social atmosphere and turnover, preventing customers from occupying seats for hours on minimal purchases.
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