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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The heartbreak of watching a parent fall for fraud: Dad, this is a scam have you given her money?' | Naima Brown

Bomba is a catfish scam; the narrator's father struggles to accept the truth despite evidence.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany sees loneliness epidemic among young people DW 07/26/2025

Many of my younger followers feel really lonely and say that they really don't have any friends at all. That shocked me a lot.
Mental health
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Loneliness is a global health threat and a political failure

Social disconnection significantly impacts health, wellbeing, and community cohesion, calling for immediate action to address its growing prevalence.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Timeless play 'The Glass Menagerie' shines a light on today's fears and loneliness

A new production of 'The Glass Menagerie' draws parallels between its themes and contemporary societal issues, including loneliness and global politics.
#friendship
#artificial-intelligence
#emotional-health
fromDefector
1 week ago

Billie Marten's Music Makes Loneliness A Thrill | Defector

Marten's new record, Dog Eared, departs from her previous acoustic style, featuring electric guitar and an emphasis on whimsy within sadness.
London music
#germany
Public health
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

Companionship programs are vital in combating loneliness among the elderly.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be founders!

The entrepreneurial journey is not about popping champagne and riding around in limos; it is a high-stress, low-sleep, and often unenjoyable life.
Business
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

This Cute AI Robot Offers Company to Lonely Older Folks

ElliQ is designed to alleviate feelings of loneliness and encourage healthy behavior in elderly folks living alone, improving their quality of life.
Health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Instant noodles, foot spas and counsellors: Seoul tackles loneliness with mind convenience stores'

Seoul's mind convenience stores aid residents in combating loneliness through passive interactions and accessible support.
#relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Health Habit More Powerful Than Diet or Exercise

Strong relationships predict long-term health better than several biomarkers.
Loneliness and toxic ties increase disease risk more than inactivity or diabetes.
Quality matters most: Emotionally safe bonds protect both body and brain as we age.
#ai-companions
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Addicted to Your AI? New Research Warns of 'Social Reward Hacking' | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Addicted to Your AI? New Research Warns of 'Social Reward Hacking' | HackerNoon

#suburban-life
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

After losing too many bidding wars for a home in LA, I bought a 5-bedroom house in the suburbs. I quickly realized it was a mistake.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

After losing too many bidding wars for a home in LA, I bought a 5-bedroom house in the suburbs. I quickly realized it was a mistake.

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

There are unexpected perks to being the last kid at home, just ask my youngest son

The youngest child transitioned from loneliness to enjoying independence after siblings moved out.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

"Loneliness Creep" Is Real, & Moms Are Especially Vulnerable

Feeling lonely in a crowd is common, especially among moms, who often experience heightened levels of loneliness.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Britons lacking good public transport more likely to feel lonely, UK study finds

Car dependency contributes to increased feelings of loneliness, especially in rural areas without good public transport alternatives.
#grief
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Lonely at work? Emotional intelligence can help

Loneliness in remote work affects productivity; developing emotional intelligence can help foster connections and alleviate this issue.
#gen-z
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

fromMail Online
1 month ago

Owning a dog does NOT make you happier and can even increase anxiety

The study revealed that while pet acquisition gave a temporary boost in cheerfulness, after four months, the negative effects on calmness and life satisfaction emerged, particularly for dog owners.
Pets
#aging
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Older People Are Holding Nothing Back About What It's Really Like To Get Old

Aging often brings profound feelings of loneliness and invisibility as loved ones pass away and society often overlooks the elderly.
Mental health
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Anthropic says Claude helps emotionally support users - we're not convinced

People are turning to AI chatbots like Claude for emotional support, despite concerns over safety and efficacy.
#mental-health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Lonely Together: The Mental Health Toll of Disconnection in Relationships

Strengthening relationships is crucial for mental health and well-being, especially during the age of increasing loneliness.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Lonely Together: The Mental Health Toll of Disconnection in Relationships

Strengthening relationships is crucial for mental health and well-being, especially during the age of increasing loneliness.
Digital life
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Remote work, takeout, binge-watching TV... Are we becoming more antisocial?

Excessive technology use is leading to increasing antisocial behavior and self-imposed loneliness in society.
#public-health
#ai
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg's dream for AI chatbots to become your friend is as unhealthful as 'junk food,' Hinge CEO says

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Make AI Friends | Entrepreneur

Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI personas as friends to fulfill the human desire for connection.
AI has potential to alleviate loneliness by providing companionship in lieu of traditional friendships.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg's dream for AI chatbots to become your friend is as unhealthful as 'junk food,' Hinge CEO says

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Make AI Friends | Entrepreneur

Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI personas as friends to fulfill the human desire for connection.
AI has potential to alleviate loneliness by providing companionship in lieu of traditional friendships.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can We Agree to Disagree?

Active listening can foster understanding and connection in divisive times.
People often cut ties over political disagreements, exacerbating loneliness.
New communication techniques can bridge divides between differing viewpoints.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Self-Loving Above Surviving

I felt his loneliness and fear. I thought, Children have their parents and families to comfort them in their fear, but who do adults have?
Mental health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Deep Social Connectedness Overrated?

Micro-connectedness, focusing on brief interactions, may offer better health benefits compared to maintaining deep relationships.
Social isolation persists despite the known importance of social connectedness.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Divorced People Are Sharing Huge "Red Flags" They Ignored Before Getting Married, And It's Eye-Opening

I was beginning to come home, and I'd be alone. I'd wake up, and I'd be alone. I'd have a few days off in a row, and she was always out with her friends. The majority of her friends were men. I'd think nothing of it because I thought, 'My wife can have friends that aren't mine, and I trust her around men. I don't want to be a controlling husband.' She'd always be angry with me about anything. She'd yell all the time.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Are Young People Having Enough Sex?

The youth had stopped fucking. They were a 'new generation of prigs, prudes, and squares,' a blog declared; they were 'anxious, lonely and addicted to porn.'
Relationships
#pixar
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tinder's cure for Gen Z loneliness: A new feature for double dates with your bestie

Tinder's new 'Double Date' feature lets users create joint profiles with friends for group dating, targeting the socially challenged Gen Z.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Moms Aren't Broken - They're Lonely

Loneliness among parents, especially mothers, is prevalent despite digital connections, highlighting a need for community support.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Celine Song Wants You To Stop Pretending You Don't Need Love

Celine Song emphasizes that love is essential in overcoming loneliness, despite societal pressures discouraging its expression.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 month ago

What Replika gets right, wrong, and fiercely profitable

Chatbots are increasingly taking on emotional roles traditionally held by friends and therapists, providing companionship in an age of loneliness.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The great friendship collapse: Inside The Anti-Social Century

You can debate all sorts of things about how the texture of American life has changed. What you can't debate is the sheer, objective, existential fact that Americans are more alone than ever.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Male friendship isn't easy. Just ask Trump and Musk | Dave Schilling

The nature of male friendships is changing with increasing reliance on technology and social distance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dragonfly review haunting, genre-defying drama of lonely city living

Dragonfly is a haunted, social-realist drama exploring themes of loneliness, alienation, and the complexities of human relationships set against a backdrop of urban life.
Film
#online-dating
Cocktails
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Samantha Rosenwald is Inviting Us to "Sam's"

Samantha Rosenwald's exhibition explores themes of loneliness and identity in a vibrant pinball bar setting through intricate colored-pencil artworks.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Fellas, You Should Call Your Friends and Say Goodnight

Grown men calling each other to wish goodnight is humorous and highlights deepening conversations on male friendships and loneliness.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Friendless and Fine? Rethinking Loneliness

New research complicates our understanding of being 'friendless', revealing that some people find fulfillment in solitude, challenging the notion that it always equates to loneliness.
Relationships
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Are young American men lonelier than women? New poll adds to debate.

Younger American men exhibit a higher level of loneliness compared to young women and their peers in other wealthy nations.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How "The Village" Can Help Us Find Meaning in Retirement

The urge to connect is fundamental yet challenged by modern isolation in retirement.
fromfelinefam.com
2 months ago

Do Cats Get Lonely When You Work From Home Less?

Cats are more socially attuned to their humans than commonly believed, often experiencing feelings of loneliness when routines change.
Books
fromKqed
2 months ago

'The Emperor of Gladness' Is a Beautiful Novel About Hard Work and Found Family

The novel explores the themes of caregiving and the bonds formed through shared struggles in life and work.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Boomers living on Social Security are fighting retirement loneliness

Older Americans are finding community and connections through budget-friendly activities to combat loneliness.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why I created a community for 38,000 Indian women

Lovina Shenoy found community and friendship in London through an open invitation to meet other women, countering her feelings of isolation.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Intimacy?

Technology fosters artificial intimacy while genuine human connection declines.
Loneliness poses a health risk comparable to smoking.
Choosing authentic presence reinforces our humanity.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I struggled as a new mom. Snapchat filters masked my pain and helped me bond with my baby.

Snapchat filters provided a crucial emotional outlet during postpartum struggles and feelings of isolation.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bethenny Frankel Reveals Heartbreaking Reason She Quit New York and Moved to Miami: 'I Haven't Been Honest With You'

Bethenny Frankel reveals her Miami move was driven by loneliness and personal struggles, not just her daughter's needs.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
Relationships
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Tim Robinson Tests a Toxic Bromance With Paul Rudd In the Caustic Comedy Friendship: Review

Some men unknowingly build emotional prisons, unable to connect due to their egos.
"Friendship" reflects modern male loneliness and self-absorption through comedy.
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