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A man sitting in bed looking out the window in the morning.
The author (not pictured) has found it difficult to make friends since moving to a small town.
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Joe Lamy
Joe Lamy is helping people across the country meet with others in their community and foster consistent social interactions.
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Lane Kawaoka; Joy Slabaugh; Lisa Johnson; Jeremy Barker
Newfound wealth can often complicate relationships with friends and family.
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The author poses with her family on a baseball field.
Though she's often surrounded by people, the author (pictured with her family) says she still experiences loneliness.
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The author with four friends showing off watercolors they'd created in their watercolor club.
The author, right, hosts themed parties for friends, including a watercolor party.
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Lane Kawaoka
The author is a millionaire who struggled with friendships at first.

This essay is part of Lonely at the Top, a series that examines the link between wealth and loneliness.

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A woman sitting outside
Katie McDonald, 29, moved back home after a breakup when she was 22. She joined a luxury gym with the money she saved.