#loneliness

#loneliness

It feels like we say it every year, but nowadays Americans are more divided than ever. Three hotly contentious elections, divisive politics, and throw in a pandemic for good measure, and you get a nation full of people who are more than willing to immediately swipe left on anyone who doesn't align with their beliefs.

Most experts recommend deepening existing social relationships to combat isolation, but focusing on brief interactions with strangers can be easier and more beneficial.

The youth had stopped fucking. They were a 'new generation of prigs, prudes, and squares,' a blog declared; they were 'anxious, lonely and addicted to porn.'

Siphoned out via bullet holes, like honeybees smoked out their hive, chorus of black lines, burned thick and dark, gilded grill marks, hexagon honey stuck to their eyes, there are six sides to loneliness.

The epidemic of loneliness can be countered by fostering relationships, service, and community, as volunteers exemplify through their connection and contributions.

"South Dakota stands out for its low rate of mental health problems (5.3 percent), healthy senior population (82 percent in good health), and low risk of romance scams (17.2 per 100,000)."

"In a curious blog post, Henry Blodget details his lonely experiment with AI, crafting personas for a fictitious newsroom and appointing one as managing editor."},{