It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

When we feel a connection to someone, it feels like the rarest thing in the world. With people becoming increasingly more isolated, it's difficult to seek out and find true companionship with another ...

I was having one of those days where nothing seemed to go my way. As I was on the verge of tears, my daughter walked up to me, saw the sadness in my eyes and handed me her favorite tie-dye sticker.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “social distancing” has been at the center of public conversation, but this phrase is a bit of a misnomer. Taken literally, the phrase seems to endorse ...