Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same thing. The first is a fact. The second is a feeling. Yet we often blur the ...

5. About two in 10 U.S. adults have no close friends outside of family, according to the “Disconnected” report. In 1990, only ...

For many people, Christmas is all about gathering with family and loved ones. But what if this year, it’s just you? Maybe your loved ones live far away, you’re travelling, working or simply navigating ...

The actor and writer talks money, race and still being recognised for his role in Peep Show ten years later ...

Christmas is often considered a time of connection, warmth and belonging. That's the script, anyway. But for many people, the ...

The holiday season is in full swing, with its parties, get-togethers, and festive feasts. Although it can seem like a season full of endless socializing, the reality is that more people spend the ...

When I was in my 20s, I loved problem-solving and exploring new places on solo trips. Now that I'm older, travel is more ...

Feeling alienated in others' company, or "existential isolation", can happen to us all. David Robson digs into the psychological literature for a solution for one reader ...

Bill Callahan, photo by Bill McCullough Bill Callahan has shared “Lonely City,” the second preview single from My Days of 58.

Dear Annie: My youngest just left for college, and the quiet in this house feels deafening. For more than 20 years, my whole world revolved around being a mom. My days were built around carpools, ...