Psychology says people who are warmly generous with everyone but genuinely close with almost no one aren't failing at friendship; they learned to be useful before they learned to be knownExtremely kind people often feel lonely despite being surrounded by others, as they prioritize being needed over being known. This pattern ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Expired dates? Young Indians face dating burnout despite spending more on finding loveAmid the bustling life of young urban Indians, an ironic trend emerges: individuals thriving in their careers are still finding themselves ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
How to deal with loneliness using Stoicism? 4 ancient Stoic philosophers offer powerful life lessons. 'We suffer more in imagination than in reality'Loneliness is a common human experience, but Stoic philosophy offers practical ways to cope with it. Drawing on the teachings of Marcus Aur...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: “The hunger for love is… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, loneliness, human nature, emotional needs and why love should always make you feel special by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian known for her lifelong service to the poor and her profound insight on compassion and human sufferingQuote of the Day by Mother Teresa: Mother Teresa’s quote, “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread,”...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Dream career, a loving wife, but no one to celebrate success. A corporate professional's emotional post resonates as he turns 30A professional's 30th birthday brought reflection on growing isolation despite career and marriage success. Friendships faded, and family c...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silentlyEngaging in self-talk isn't an indication of being alone; it's a vital cognitive process. Psychologists reassure us that this inner dialogu...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by Anne Frank: 'You can be lonely even when you are loved by many people, since you are still not anybody’s 'one and only'.' What The Diary of a Young Girl author teaches us about loneliness and emotional connectionThe Diary of a Young Girl author Anne Frank's thoughts on loneliness continue to resonate with readers even today. In her diary, she talked...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Quote of the day by Anne Frank: 'Most people, married or single, stand inwardly alone' - What The Diary of a Young Girl author teaches us about hidden emotional lonelinessAnne Frank's simple yet timeless words, "most people, married or single, stand inwardly alone," resonate deeply today. She once talked abou...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Rupi Kaur's quote of the day on loneliness and self-discovery: "Loneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself"Quote of the Day: According to Canadian poet Rupi Kaur, loneliness is not just the absence of people, but it also happens when you disconne...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: ‘I find the rich much poorer, as sometimes they are lonelier inside. The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread’ - lessons on the true meaning of wealth from celebrated Catholic saintMother Teresa, now Saint Teresa of Calcutta, spoke of a deeper poverty. She noted that the rich can be lonelier, their hunger for love hard...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Quote of the day by Orson Welles: 'We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone' - A powerful lesson on companionship in a lonely world by Citizen Kane actorOrson Welles' enduring quote highlights the inherent solitude of human existence, emphasizing that only through love and friendship can we ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Psychology says the single variable that separates people who feel genuinely happy from those who don't isn't wealth, health, or achievement, but whether they feel loved by at least one person in a way that doesn't require them to performTrue happiness hinges on feeling loved, not on achievements or social status. Psychologists Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis reveal that de...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Steven Spielberg: 'Everything has to start with fear. Loss, loneliness, being challenged and pursued by big forces...'; Jaws, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park director explains why fear and loneliness can shape personal growthFilmmaker Steven Spielberg once shared how his personal struggles with fear and loneliness influenced his connection to one of his movies. ...
30 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who are kind but have no close friends often spend years being the one everyone calls in a crisis, and the loneliness they carry now comes from realizing no one calls backMany Americans feel lonely despite outward connections. This article highlights the plight of those who always support others but receive l...
28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
'They are more lonely than previous generations': Director Imtiaz Ali on modern relationships and Gen Z dating cultureFilmmaker Imtiaz Ali shares insights on Gen Z's dating culture. He observes that young people yearn for love but experience increased lonel...
28 May, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Anton Chekhov: 'If you are afraid of loneliness, don’t get married' - Why one of Russia’s greatest writers of all time believed marriage cannot cure lonelinessA timeless quote from Russian writer Anton Chekhov warns against marrying to escape loneliness. The Russian playwright believed relationshi...
27 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST