Modern loneliness explains why people feel emotionally alone even when surrounded by others. Learn its causes, effects, and simple ways to overcome it.

As a cocktail bar defends its policy to prohibit anyone without friends from entering under the guise of ‘safety’, Helen Coffey wonders whether it hails the death of socialising with strangers ...

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Scientists are studying the effect of “social frailty” on memory loss—and testing whether AI companions can help.

SITTING in his bedroom, 17-year-old Freddie opens his heart to a “friend” about being bullied at school. Desperate not to ...

Everyday contact is fading in our streets and cafés. Yet small moments with strangers shape trust, confidence, and our sense ...

“The gift I gave myself is to put friendship on the to-do list every day alongside eating well, taking care of my family, ...

Loneliness is common this time of year. Making an effort to connect with trusted friends, community groups, or faith-based ...

“Strong friendships really do stay for the long haul," Austin, 51, said. "Even if there are pauses in between and they fade, ...

Several parts of the country will experience wintry conditions in the coming days, with snowfall expected to hit Scotland by the early hours of Tuesday morning, forecasters said ...

Good people walk a harder path because they refuse to betray who they are. But that same integrity — that same kindness — is ...

It turns out that we routinely underestimate the kindness and friendliness of the people around us.