I loved the brotherhood of being a firefighter. Once I became a millionaire, I no longer felt like one of the crew.

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Jeremy Barker
Jeremy Barker is the founder and CEO of Murphy Door.

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Read the pitch decks of 12 startups looking to disrupt dating apps and social networking that have raised millions

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Money in the shape of a heart

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As a mother, I'm constantly surrounded by people, but I still feel lonely. I'm often too distracted to connect.

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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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After moving to Alabama for my husband's job, I was lonely. The key to making friends was being the one to make plans.

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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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I struggled to make and keep friends as a millionaire. Now, I can only connect with other wealthy people.

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Lane Kawaoka
The author is a millionaire who struggled with friendships at first.

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

I moved home after a breakup and felt like a failure. Joining a gym helped me find my partner and make close friends.

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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.

Katie McDonald

A millennial and a Gen Zer went to a no-phones party in New York City. Our nerves gave way to magic.

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Two women raise their arms overhead in merriment at a rooftop party with the Empire State Building piercing the skyline behind them.
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Kamden Haynes

I struggled with loneliness when I became an empty nester. I found new hobbies, got a dog, and started traveling.

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Justine Martin standing on a balcony and smiling.
Justine Martin struggled with loneliness when she became an empty nester.

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Parenting is hard for everyone, so I've decided to stop faking it when others ask how I'm doing

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A mom holds her baby.
Even if she had only had a few hours of sleep and the house was a mess, the author (not pictured) would usually say, "I'm good," when others asked how she was. Then, one day, she gave a real answer.

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I thought I'd save money living as a digital nomad, but managing finances on the move was unexpectedly stressful — and I was lonely.

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Matt Lillywhite in front of the Sydney Opera House
Lillywhite now lives with his family in Dorset, England.

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