The emotion of loneliness can sneak up at any time, and if left untreated, it may lead to more serious conditions such as depression and low self-esteem. The feeling of social isolation or abandonment often affects single women, especially during the holidays or on special occasions. Whether you're a long-time single or recently divorced, changing your daily habits can replace feelings of loneliness with those of contentment and happiness.
John Cacioppo, University of Chicago psychology professor and author of "loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection," describes loneliness as "an aversive signal whose purpose is to motivate us to reconnect." M...
While the words "loneliness" and "solitude" are often used interchangeably, these are two very different concepts. Both loneliness and solitude are states of being alone; however, if you are lonely, you feel isolated and may ev...
Feel lonely? You are not alone. Loneliness, not to be confused with solitude, is an unpleasant feeling that people get when they desire but are denied social contact with other people. People can be surrounded by other people, ...
... on your couch, you can't help but feel empty and isolated from everyone else. You wonder if anyone cares, or if anyone would notice if you just left the country. If you're not careful, this sense of loneliness could turn in...
Many of us feel anxious at the though of opening ourselves up to new people. It takes courage to go up to someone and introduce yourself and say something interesting. Everyone has days when they would rather not do it and stay...
Once upon time, loneliness affected only spinsters, the elderly and gawky teenagers, but in today's fast paced, Blackberry toting world lots of folks have busy lives and careers but are still achingly lonely. With families mov...
