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How to date yourself: 8 things you can do to practice self-loveIn many ways, the relationship we have with ourselves is no different from our romantic relationships. Both require effort, commitment, understanding, and most of all, love. The thing is, self-love is quite an easy thing to neglect in our busy lives. After all, many of us wouldn’t even consider it…11 minutes read
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Being alone vs being lonely — what’s the difference?Contrary to popular belief, being alone and feeling lonely are not one and the same. While, in many cases, the former is a prerequisite for the latter, they can and do occur independently of each other. You can absolutely feel lonely without ever physically being alone, and in a similar…5 minutes read
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Students suffer increased rates of loneliness as impact of the pandemic continues to be revealedDespite their reputation as one of our most sociable demographics, students are bearing the brunt of loneliness amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Having partnered with YouGov on a survey on loneliness in the UK, Four Nine can reveal that 41% of full-time students feel lonelier now than they did before…8 minutes read
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4 years ago

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5 ways you can make friends well into adulthoodMaking friends as a child was a relatively easy feat. For one thing, we lacked the inhibitions to care whether asking another kid point-blank “do you want to be my friend?” was a strange opener. And let’s face it, we were also a lot less picky where friendships were concerned.…9 minutes read
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4 years ago

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Relationship counsellor explains how to retain strong friendships throughout your lifeAs the old adage goes, friends are the family we choose. If this rings true for you, the importance of holding on to a good friendship should be self-evident. The truth is, close friendships are some of the most fulfilling aspects of our existence - and for good reason. Our…7 minutes read
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4 years ago

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Feeling lonely in your relationship? 7 tips to help combat emotional isolationContrary to popular belief, you don't have to be alone to feel lonely. And you certainly don't have to be single either. While it's natural to assume that being in a relationship will fulfill all your needs for mutual affection, rapport, and closeness - unfortunately, this isn't always the case.…9 minutes read
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4 years ago

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How introverts experience loneliness and how to handle itIf you happen to be an introvert, you would know that being alone and being lonely are not the same thing. Of course, loneliness implies that an individual is alone - but, crucially, that they are finding this alone time unpleasant and difficult to deal with. Being lonely is inherently…6 minutes read
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4 years ago

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'Alonement' author explains why it's vital we start cherishing our alone timeIf you're someone who avoids alone time at all costs, then allow us to let you in on this well-kept secret: Learning to be alone - learning to love being alone - could change your life beyond recognition. It really doesn't have to be the dark, dismal vacuum it's often…7 minutes read
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4 years ago

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How extroverts experience loneliness and how to handle itExtroverts are often thought of as the life and soul of the party. They thrive in the company of others and seemingly despair when faced with a lack of social contact. On the other end of the spectrum are introverts. Those who fall into this category often avoid social interaction.…7 minutes read
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4 years ago

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New Year’s Revolution Gift Box CompetitionTo mark the start of our New Year’s Revolution and to encourage all of you to focus on self-care this January and beyond, instead of resolutions in a month that’s already tough enough on our mental health, we’ve teamed up with Amber Gill in a competition for you to be…3 minutes read
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