Loneliness is an emotion designed to tell us that we do not have enough pleasurable and rewarding social relationships in our lives.
Between 30-40 percent of people around the world report being constantly lonely.
However, psychological research has uncovered a range of simple, sometimes surprising strategies that can ease feelings of isolation and help people feel more connected.
From straightforward everyday actions to mindset shifts, here are 10 ways to boost feelings of connection (plus five more bonus methods at the end).
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean