lonely

A study from the University of Toronto pinpoints why people stay in relationships well after their expiry date.

There are certain emotional states that feel as close to death as we might be able to get in a lifetime: intense grief and heartbreak top the list. But what about loneliness? Well, it turns out that loneliness doesn't just feel like death but can actually kill you.

While some people consider living alone a benchmark of adulthood and success - especially if you're accustomed to roommates who have loud sex and never clean the toilet - it turns out that solo living isn't all roses.

The other night, alone in Paris, I was thinking about what it means to be independent.

I'm generally very social and I like to busy myself with shared activities — bike rides, brunch dates, bar stool-sitting — but every now and then, I find myself with a few quiet days and it always feels like a nice break.