The Roots Of Loneliness Project: Unearthing Why We Feel Alone

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Situational Loneliness

20 Clever Ways To Avoid The Blues If You’re Single On Valentine’s Day

While it can be hard to be single on Valentine’s Day, the truth is that you don’t need a significant other — or even a part-time lover — to rock a solo Valentine’s Day.

Written By: Zoë Tanner

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Everything Loneliness

I Feel So Alone: 10 Ways To Lift Your Spirits When Feeling Down

Loneliness is part of our human journey but it doesn’t have to dominate our lives. There are many ways to define what happiness means for you and not feel so alone.

By Vanessa Russell

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Situational Loneliness

Expat Loneliness: How To Connect When Far From “Home”

Coping with loneliness can be incredibly difficult – especially when you’re living in a new country – but there are specific things you can do to feel less alone.

By Abigail J. Fallon

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Mental Health Loneliness

How To Deal With Loneliness While Living With Anxiety

Anxiety makes it difficult to reach out to others when feeling lonely, especially if you feel like a burden. It’s a struggle I can relate to and a cycle you can break.

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What Is The Definition Of Loneliness And Is It An Emotion?

Loneliness is an emotional response to when a person desires more connection with others than they receive. To be lonely, however, is the state of being alone.

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Situational Loneliness

Why Leadership Is Lonely & 6 Reasons It Doesn’t Have To Be

Being a leader is rewarding but it can also result in feelings of loneliness and isolation. It may seem lonely at the top, but it doesn’t have to be.

Situational Loneliness

Why Entrepreneur Loneliness Is Real & What I Did To Be Happy

Feeling lonely as an entrepreneur is common but it doesn’t have to be your fate. Small changes can make a big difference and you’re never as alone as you think.

By Michaela Mitchell

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Situational Loneliness

Living Alone Can Be The Best Thing To Ever Happen For You

Living alone can be overwhelming and intimidating — especially if it’s your first time — but there are many ways to cope, thrive, and enjoy unparalleled growth.

By Gena Gephart

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Situational Loneliness

Caregiver Loneliness: Why Self-Care Is Important, Too

Caregiver loneliness can be difficult to cope with, especially if you are alone in your role as a caregiver or feeling overwhelmed and underappreciated.

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The Roots Of Loneliness Project: 100+ Types Of Loneliness & Counting

By Alison Huff, Editor-In-Chief

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Disabled And Lonely: Why We Often Feel Alone And How To Cope

By Emily Deaton

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Loneliness And The Unspoken Expectations Of Black Women

By Saprina Panday

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Queer Loneliness: How To Find Happiness And Feel Whole

By Emily Deaton

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