Social connection, support, and interaction are incredibly important, according to a study from World Psychiatry — not just for relationship well-being, but also for mental and physical health. These ...

While many thrive in the company of friends, others genuinely prefer solitude or fewer connections. It's not necessarily about being antisocial or having a negative worldview; it's often about ...

The only thing worse than going through a difficult situation is dealing with clueless people along the way. Empathy is the basis of human connection. Verywell Mind says empathy is the ability to ...

People in the center of the graphs had the largest number of connections to other well-connected peers. At the edges of the graphs were those with fewer friends, who also had fewer ties. By the end of ...

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

Hitting your 40s can make you see the people around you in ways you never expected. The years bring a mix of challenges and eye-opening moments that change how you approach relationships. You start to ...

A few decades ago, meeting new people meant going out—cafés, events, maybe a friend’s party. Now, most first conversations begin with a click or a swipe. Digital socializing has become an everyday ...