Keane is the supervising editor of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Alone time can make people itchy ...

No matter how old you are or what kind of emphasis you place on social connection, the impact of alone time in our routines is profoundly important to prioritize. Experts from a 2016 study on ...

Everyone craves a little alone time. These inspirational quotes about being alone will have you banishing that lonely mindset and embracing all the precious moments you get to fly solo. Quotes About ...

Have you ever felt a pang of guilt for wanting to spend a Saturday alone instead of brunching with your partner? Well, you’re not alone in feeling that way—and no, it isn’t a bad sign about your ...

A lot of people tend to view being alone as boring or unfulfilling. They believe it means they're not sociable or are unwanted. But the reality is, that spending alone time isn't a bad thing. Once you ...

In a world of constant connectivity, the idea of being alone often carries a negative undertone. Many of us experience a twinge of discomfort at the thought of spending time alone, often confusing it ...

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My husband and I have been together nearly 30 years with very little ...

In a new survey, more than half of people said it's very important to their mental health to have adequate alone time. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The hectic holidays play havoc on people's ...

Holiday gatherings have a way of amplifying everyone’s quirks. I was looking forward to hosting my parents for a week during Thanksgiving, but in the limited space of a one-bedroom apartment, ...

As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found companionship in the most unexpected place: with herself. And that, ironically, helped expand ...

One of the most brutal reality shows on television, the best seasons of Alone reflect its harrowing conditions. Airing on The ...

Whether we’re living in the age of Peak TV or Trough TV, one thing is clear: There’s too much TV. Thankfully, not every show has to be watched in its entirety. One of the best things about television ...