New partners, job changes, family and house moves means it is common to lose a significant number of friends as we get older - but it can force us to meet new people we feel more suited to ...

But, as a single woman of 63, it’s difficult to admit how friendless and lonely I feel. I can’t remember the exact moment the phone stopped ringing – it has been a gradual fading out.

Going through a hard time, such as a recent loss, can also make it more likely to experience contrast loneliness. “Depression ...

Here's seven female stars who have spoken openly about how much they love the single life. “I’m not a lonely person. I never feel lonely … It’s not a sad thing to be alone. I think what I ...

Whether you feel lonely or not, there is now a book written ... now shown that loneliness can run in families or be unique in a single individual. As with most predispositions, the behavioral ...

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