One of the big surprises that happened when I conducted a loneliness intervention program was that lonely people weren’t just your shy, withdrawn, wallflower type, but that lonely people can also be quite outgoing, extroverted, and friendly. Usually the shy, introverted ones feel like the ... Views: 1976
When you hear the stories of the lonely, especially those that have been experiencing loneliness for a long period of time, one thing stands out quite clearly: There is usually no readily available one shot answer to helping them get out of loneliness. Of course, if you ask lonely folks what's ... Views: 1689
A recent article just came out by The Express (http://bit.ly/ucA8M5) discussing Esther Rantzen's new mission to raise awareness about loneliness. Esther Rantzen (http://www.estherrantzen.net/) is a TV-star and wife of the late film-maker Desmond Wilcox. What's interesting about Mrs. Rantzen's ... Views: 1319
If you have taken The Lonely Quiz on the Web of Loneliness (http://www.webofloneliness.com/the-lonely-quiz.html), there is one question on there that asks if having a romantic partner is one of the most effective ways of permanently curing loneliness. Not surprisingly, 67% of those answering ... Views: 975
In the Lonely Quiz on my Web of Loneliness website (http://www.webofloneliness.com), I ask if joining a club is one of the most effective ways of treating individuals who are chronically lonely. Only 34% of the people answered this question correctly. The correct answer for this question is no, ... Views: 1330