In my work as a clinical psychologist, I’ve seen countless patients over the years with a similar presenting concern — the fear of being alone. They tell me about the discomfort they feel when ...

Sometimes, it's easier to stay miserable than venture into the unknown. Love isn't always simple, and while many people grew up reading fairytales, the reality of maintaining a relationship without ...

Women who are genuinely comfortable being alone tend to approach love from a place of choice, not a place or loneliness or lacking. And they may be on to something, because people who hold positive ...

Feeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally unsafe while surrounded by others can be far more isolating than being alone, says the writer.

Dear Eric: I am writing because I don’t know where to start and how to begin getting out of horrible depression. I can’t turn my mind off. I’m afraid of dying and what’s after death. I’m afraid of ...

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