‘it was hard to admit i felt lonely’

One woman has spoken out online about how tensions rose on her holiday when her friend embraced making new pals at the hotel, while she craved solitude and wanted to keep herself to herself. So, we ask…

Mankind may be tribal and sociable by nature, yet the ‘bliss of solitude’–a state previously reserved for hermits– is the key to achieving inner peace, says Laura Parker

Four in 10 people feel lonely working from home

IT’S the scourge of the modern world, with a devastating effect on so many. While worries about health and how to pay the bills are very real and present, the impact of loneliness is often both hidden

RETIREMENT can have its pros and its cons. Yes, it is a time to travel and enjoy hobbies, but it can also be a lonely time for some. We speak to two women who fill their free time with volunteering op

Finding deep and true friendships isn’t always easy, but when we are brave enough to show our unfiltered selves, we can find people who love us as we are, says Diana Yates