How did we become so available online and so unavailable to each other? A conversation with my father-in-law got me thinking about four experiences of loneliness: the lonely single, the lonely spouse, the lonely survivor, and the lonely senior. You can be married, share a home and a life with someone, and still feel emotionally disconnected. You can have friends and still desire deeper relationships.

In this episode, I explore how our culture keeps us disconnected and practical ways to seek connection when you’re lonely.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How loneliness can show up in singleness, marriage, loss, and aging.
• Why having friends doesn’t always mean you feel known.
• How cultural expectations can make it harder to admit you need people.
• Practical steps toward closer relationships, both through reaching out and showing up for others.

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