Dear Carolyn: I’m a college student who has a great group of friends. It took effort and outreach to facilitate these friendships — I’m not the most outgoing personality — but I count myself lucky, ...

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DEAR ERIC: I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the “epidemic of loneliness” we keep hearing about. After a few recent outings, I’ve come to a frustrating realization: for many, loneliness isn’t ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a new acquaintance with whom I share a couple of interests and group activities. She seems quite lonely. Miss Manners: My in-laws go to strangers’ funerals and stick around ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I was at a party last year when someone asked who my best friend was. And honestly? Ididn't have an answer. Not because I don't ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I used to feel lonely in my mid-20s when many of my school and work friends moved away. I was bad at making plans with existing ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend I’ve known for over 30 years. We’re both retired. I’m married, she isn’t. I keep very busy with a big house, rescued animals and projects I like to work on. I’m not ...