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Lifestyle 5 years ago

It's hard to admit we're lonely, even to ourselves. Here are the signs and how to manage them

What are the signs of loneliness? And how can we recognize these signs and therefore manage them?

Health 5 years ago

'Porn doesn't even spark joy anymore': Alone and sexually frustrated amid COVID-19 pandemic

While couples can still fulfill their needs while sheltering in place, sexually active lone wolves like Fachri often have to settle for themselves, as finding a hookup or meeting noncohabitant partners still bears the risk of contracting the coronavirus.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Lonely no more: Ways to spend Valentine’s Day on your own

Here are some things you can do on your own this Valentine's Day.

City 6 years ago

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Alone and abandoned: Man found dead in Depok house months after wife passes

The man, who had a record of mental illness, had lived in the house with an ailing wife and sister-in-law.

Health 7 years ago

Dining alone leads to obesity for Korean millennials: Study

A new report claimed that a clear correlation exists between lone diners in their 20s and the obesity rate in that age group.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Going solo: 'Ohitorisama' or the Japanese art of doing it alone

Signs of the "ohitorisama" are everywhere in Japan, from cinemas offering seats with partitions to theme parks that let singles jump the queue at certain rides.

Lifestyle 9 years ago

Seven ways to survive Valentine’s Day as a single

It is true that Valentine’s Day is best spent with a significant other, but what if you’re alone on that day?

Health 9 years ago

Eating alone increases chance of depression: Research

An international journal recently published a South Korean survey showing that people, especially men, who eat dinner alone have more than double the chance of suffering from depression.

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