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The Roots Of Loneliness Project

[Survey] Loneliness Tripled During COVID-19 & Social Distancing

Our survey of 1,043 people during the pandemic found that loneliness +181%; Millennials most lonely, Boomers least; women more than men & other key takeaways.

By Alison Huff, Editor-In-Chief

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Dating & Relationships

10 Reasons Divorce Can Be Good For You — And Your Children

Divorce is not a shameful failure or a selfish decision, and it doesn’t have to be a tragedy. It can be the best thing to ever happen for you and your children!

By Chrissy Molzner

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The Roots Of Loneliness Project

The Roots Of Loneliness Project: Unearthing Why We Feel Alone

A comprehensive, first-of-its-kind resource that explores the topic of loneliness, 80+ subtypes, and offers a community to connect meaningfully with others.

By Alison Huff, Editor-In-Chief

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The Roots Of Loneliness Project

Connected Without Connection: Does Technology Make Us More Alone?

Technology and social media are damaging us and our relationships. Instead of making you feel connected, they provoke feelings of isolation and loneliness.

By Helen Tarver

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Dating & Relationships

[Study] 9 Ways We Self-Sabotage Our Relationships And How To Stop

Lead researcher Raquel Peel shares exclusive insights from her study on the 9 ways we self-sabotage our romantic relationships and how we can stop this behavior.

By WHI Featured Writer

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The Roots Of Loneliness Project

Lonely Single Mom: 5 Heartfelt Ways I Overcame My Loneliness

I learned vital lessons to deal with being a lonely single mom – after all, from hardship comes growth. Read the 5 meaningful ways I coped with my loneliness.

By Chrissy Molzner

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Sexuality & Sexual Health

Pretty Privilege, The Dark Side Of Beauty, And The Art Of Aging Gracefully

Pretty privilege is real, science has proven it. But, there are downsides to being attractive. So how do we maintain high self-esteem while aging gracefully?

By Alison Huff, Editor-In-Chief

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I’m More Than Your Inspiration Porn — Life With A Disability

I’ll explain how inspiration porn (seeing disabled people as inspiring for simply existing) does harm, and how to have better, less awkward interactions with us.

By Emily Deaton

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Sexuality & Sexual Health

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Cumming Inside: It’s Carnal, Erotic and Intimate – But Should You Do It?

By WHI Featured Writer

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Why Am I So Horny? 5 Simple Reasons You Want It All The Time…

By Ashlee Tilford

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11 Reasons Why My Period Is Late – Even With a Negative Pregnancy Test

By Melissa Drumm

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Does He Love Me? 6 Signs Your Man Truly Loves You & When He Doesn’t

By Dr. Christie Hartman, PhD, Psychology