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The Surprising Science Behind Building Deep Relationships | Eric Barker

Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

CHAPTER

Loneliness and Relationships

Before the 19th century, loneliness basically didn't exist. A researcher found that lonely people don't spend any less time with others than not lonely people do. Loneliness isn't about proximity to others; it's about how you feel about your relationships. We can experience solitude, which is a good thing.

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