We see people everywhere doing things by themselves. Eating in a restaurant, sitting in a movie theater or even traveling. Our initial reaction is to feel sorry for the one going solo. We assume they must be lonely or simply alone, with no partner, family…
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The holidays are coming. And, ’tis the season for gathering. If you’re in a fairly new relationship, you may be presented with opportunities to introduce your new partner to family and friends. This can bring mixed feelings. It’s exciting to have someone to share the…
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Find yourself at the end of a relationship? Maybe you’re recently divorced. Or fresh out of a short-term or long-term partnership. Regardless, any ending can be tough to take and even traumatic. Be kind to yourself as you grieve. And know you are not alone….
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When life gets busy, it seems like our to-do lists never end. We focus on the tasks that we have to get done to meet our real or self-imposed deadlines. Our focus on productivity is practical. But, it can also mean that the people and…
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You know those people who seem to be really good at talking to others and making everyone feel comfortable? Maybe you’ve seen them on TV or know someone like that. It’s like they have a special ability to understand how people are feeling. They can…
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Humans are social creatures. We need social relationships and communities to grow, to thrive and to stay physically and emotionally healthy.1 Even the most introverted people need interaction with others from time to time. Social isolation and loneliness can result in psychological and physical disintegration….
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It’s a beautiful weekend afternoon, and you hear the din of people gathering in your next-door neighbor’s backyard. Laughter punctuates the chit-chat that ebbs and flows over the fence. Do sounds like these make you want to run over…or run away? Social connections are linked…
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When COVID hit in 2020, it interrupted our day-to-day social connections as we knew them. We were stressed, isolated and lonely—which made many realize just how much we need those connections to feel good. Social connections help us learn about new ideas, challenge our assumptions…
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