Why America is Suffering a 'Friendship Recession'
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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The Loneliness Epidemic
This chapter explores the alarming rise of loneliness in America, especially among men, as they struggle to forge meaningful friendships. It examines the decline in social interactions, particularly focusing on data from the American Times-Deners survey, which highlights significant reductions in time spent with friends. The conversation also addresses the implications of increased solitude on mental health, particularly for teenagers, and the complex relationship between aloneness and loneliness.
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