January 2025

Ester Horowitz’s online quest to find friends blossomed into a thriving “Friendship Circle” for nearly 850 women on Long Island, providing a vital support network.

Urban pedestrians are walking faster and doing less socializing, according to a study of NYC, Boston and Philly. Is technology or public space to blame?

With bipartisan support, many states are banning cellphones to reduce distractions, foster socialization, and protect students’ mental health, though parents are divided over safety concerns.

August Lamm shares her thoughts on how to navigate life without constant digital distractions and rediscover the benefits of presence, time, and peace of mind.

Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.

Cohabs, a European co-living company, is tackling Washington D.C.’s high rates of solo living and loneliness by converting properties into shared housing spaces.

Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.