Understanding Emotional Abandonment: It's More Than Just Feeling Left Out
Emotional abandonment can have lasting effects on an individual's well-being and relationships, stemming from a lack of emotional support and validation. [ more ]
Expert shares the 1 thing to do to combat parental burnout and loneliness
Parents can feel lonely despite being surrounded by family; transforming loneliness into aloneness through self-connection is crucial for healthy parent-child relationships. [ more ]
Rejection is a stagnant plot lacking progression or closure, unlike other storylines. It offers no new truths and can intensify desire without resolution.
Rejection differs from heartbreak as it skips any prior acceptance, leaving the rejected in a lonely state which can turn bitter and affect future relationships. [ more ]
38 States Currently Authorize Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use
State lawmakers in the U.S. are turning to coercive treatment and involuntary commitment to address substance use and overdose crises, which may escalate despair and lead to preventable deaths.
Loneliness and disconnection are driving widespread substance use, with many people using drugs as a way to manage difficult emotions and feelings of isolation. [ more ]
The 10 Surprising Habits of a Lonely Person You Need to Know!
Excessive social media use, excessive TV watching, overworking yourself, and overeating or undereating can be signs of loneliness and isolation. [ more ]
Zoom Meetings Can Wear Down Brain, Heart - Researchers Say It Shouldn't Replace In-Person Interaction
Zoom fatigue, or feeling exhausted after a video conference call, has been studied in a new scientific report.
Remote work has both positive and negative effects on individuals, including better work-life balance but also potential loneliness.
A study found that participants experienced changes in brain wave and heart activity indicating increased effort, lower task engagement, and fatigue during Zoom lectures. [ more ]
How Rizz Assistants and AI Matchmakers Are Transforming Dating
AI relationship coach apps like Meeno are being used to address the increase in loneliness among young people, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meeno provides users with advice on various types of relationships, helping them navigate social situations and improve their social skills. [ more ]
Single People Share The Most Annoying Assumptions Non-Single People Make
People make presumptuous assumptions about single people, such as assuming they are rich, not wanting to go to events involving children, or lacking fulfillment in life.
Single people often enjoy their independence and make their own decisions without needing to consult a partner. [ more ]
How Men Can Build Strong, Long Lasting Friendships
Men are receiving mixed messages about their friendships, being criticized for being too close to their male friends or not having enough close friends.
People of all genders have fewer close friends than before, with almost half of people in 2021 reporting having three or fewer close friends.
Social isolation among men is increasing, with 15% of men reporting having no close friends in 2021, up from 3% in 1990. [ more ]