Loneliness Archives

Three friends sitting and laughing together.

May 30, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn about the importance of friendship, different types of friendship, and the mental health benefits of healthy friendships.

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Friendship Isolation Loneliness Relationships Self-Esteem

How to stay friends when your friends have kids

May 5, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Even if you’ve been tight forever, friendships change when one of you becomes a parent. Can you stay connected after your lives take such different paths?

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Aging Children Friendship Guilt Loneliness Parents Relationships

Isolation, loneliness, and mental health

May 4, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Social isolation and chronic loneliness can put your mental and physical health at risk. Learn how to recognize the signs and find help.

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Emotions Isolation Loneliness Moods

A woman holds a phone and looks away dejected

Why people ghost (and how to get over it)

February 9, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Ghosting happens all the time, but it can still feel awful. Explore the reasons why someone might suddenly cut off communication—and how to move past it.

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Couples Culture Dating Family Friendship Grief Guilt Loneliness Passive-Aggression Personality Traits Relationships Self-Help Shame Society Stress Technology

A military cap rests on the back of a couch with a tree in the background

Creating connections with veterans

November 17, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

For some veterans and service members, the holidays can be tough to navigate. Justin Baker, PhD, has tips for civilians and vets on how to stay connected.

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Holidays Identity Loneliness Relationships Veterans