More and more people are dining alone. It's a bigger indicator of unhappiness than being unemployed.
World Happiness Report found that solo dining spiked during the pandemic and remains elevated, particularly for under-35s.
The U.S. has hit a new low in global happiness. Eating alone could be the culprit.
Roughly 1 in 4 Americans reported eating all of their meals alone the previous day in 2023 — up 53% since 2003.
Psychologist's top tips for living alone without feeling lonely: 'Don't do it before you're ready'
Molly Burrets, a licensed clinical psychologist, says it's important to have a support network—especially when you live alone ...
Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health.
In busy times, it can feel good when a friend cancels plans last-minute or you have a weekend free of any social commitments — but experts warn Americans' growing tendency toward being anti-social can ...