Robert Coplan, Ph.D., is a psychologist who studies the costs and benefits of solitude across the lifespan and is the author ...

Dear Annie: Lately, I’ve been finding myself feeling unexpectedly down. My three kids are all growing up so fast — one just graduated college, one is starting a new job out of state and my youngest ...

Loneliness affects millions of people worldwide, often hiding behind smiles and social media posts. Recognizing the signs of deep loneliness in others-or even in ourselves-can be the first step toward ...

Are you spending this Valentine’s Day alone? We hope you take heart in the knowledge that most of us have spent a Valentine’s Day evening - or two or more - by ourselves. Maybe we moped about it - or ...