Are you
Lonely?
A lot of people feel lonely or isolated. They
feel like they have no friends that
understand them. In a world full of people,
there are many who can’t seem to find friends
or make relationships that last. In fact,
loneliness is on the rise.
The rate of loneliness in the U.S. has doubled over the past thirty years. About 40% of Americans report being lonely; in the 1980s, it was 20%.
The number of Americans who say they have no close friends has roughly tripled in recent decades. (General Social Survey)
“Zero” is also the most common response when people are asked how many confidants they have. (General Social Survey)
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Consider this:
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Loneliness affects 60 million Americans