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Understanding Loneliness: Causes, Effects, and Coping Strategies

Loneliness is a complex and all-encompassing feeling that individuals across all walks of life can experience, regardless of their age, gender, or cultural background. This pervasive issue is often misunderstood, with many people underestimating its impact and reach. The misconception that an extensive social network can shield one from loneliness is common, yet the reality ...

Viena Abdon

Woman sitting alone by a lake at dusk.

The Potential of Video Calls to Alleviate Pet Parrot Loneliness

In the continually evolving landscape of pet care, a recent breakthrough combines our growing dependency on technology with the innate need for companionship in pets. A collaborative research project conducted by scientists from the United States and Scotland has unlocked a surprising capability in pet parrots. They have successfully trained these intelligent birds to engage ...

Nathan Machoka

Parrot with colorful feathers in a zoo.

7 Ways to Feel Fulfilled if You Are Over 30 and Single

You may have made many plans for your career and life, but there is no certainty that all those plans will come to fruition. For some people, choosing the less-trodden way becomes a better option to feel fulfilled after hitting a certain age. The twenties pass by quite fast, and most people do not even ...

Armin Auctor

A young woman over 30.

The Feeling of Being Alone

Feeling abandoned by the world? Forgive the pun, but you’re not alone. Never has the world been so connected and lonely at the same time. Loneliness is scary, emotionally depleting, and physically dangerous for many people. If you suffer from loneliness, check out some of the tips given below to help alleviate the situation. If ...

Raven Montmorency

Young sad woman with her head on her knees.

The Challenges of an Italian Immigrant

Behind one’s choice to move to a different place are many reasons: Some are forced to escape from persecution or war, while others seek new opportunities and a diverse lifestyle, or maybe they found love. In my case, it was a combination of things. The deep connection I felt with Australia when I traveled there ...

Laura Cozzolino

a young woman walking down railroad tracks.