Loneliness and the longing for belonging. The typical size of people's close social circles is two thirds what it was in the mid-80s, with loneliness increasing

Loneliness isn’t about being alone, it’s about feeling unseen, unvalued, or disconnected, even in the presence of others. This distinction matters. Because the pain of loneliness isn’t imaginary, it’s deeply felt in the body.

The Ache for a Time You (Did or Never) Lived Through? Part 1 of 3: Loneliness, Nostalgia or Anemoia, and the Need for Real-World Connection Lately, I’ve had more than a few conversations with clients and friends who say they feel like they’re missing something, but they can’t quite name what it is. "Nostalgia?" I offer. A wistful longing for a past time full of oft-romanticized personal associations. "Or, Anemoia." A similar feeling, but a craving and reverence for a time

There is a deeper kind of FOMO, one that isn’t only about missing an event, but about missing a sense of connection itself. This form touches on how relationships are maintained in the mind and heart, and it links more closely to the psychological themes described within.