‘You have to cope’: why don’t we hear of the ‘epidemic’ of women’s loneliness?

The world has become accustomed to concerns about the male loneliness epidemic. But research suggests women are just as lonely Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads No one would think of Sasha* as lonely, least of all Sasha herself. The 38-year-old from Sydney has close and longstanding friendships, proactively keeps in touch and makes plans, and is engaged with her local community. “All those things that you read about, about why men might be lonely – they don’t maintain one-on-one friendships, or they’re not good at reaching out, or their conversations aren’t deep and meaningful – none of those issues apply to me,” she says. “I’m a very socially connected person.” Continue reading...