OnlyFans creators make money selling intimacy to their subscribers. But in a lonely and hostile world, the relationships can start to feel real.

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Liensue is an OnlyFans creator known for her cosplay content.

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Task associates and paralegals are some of the loneliest workers in the country

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Loneliness is an increasing concern for workplaces across the country.

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A 63-year-old explains how Blue Zones helped him rethink his retirement plan to avoid his 'biggest fear' of loneliness

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Ed, 63, not pictured, is taking steps to ensure he isn't lonely when he enters retirement.

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Williams syndrome is the genetic condition that makes people pathologically friendly — in a lonely world

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Tobi Akbas on his iPad, hanging out before karate in his home in Garrison, NY.

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A youth sports overhaul could help America's kids be less lonely

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A Hooptown Youth League team.

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Modern Loneliness: A series exploring the loneliness epidemic

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Gen Z is lonely. Going back to the office may be the cure for some.

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A lonely Gen Z employing looks languidly at their computer screen in the dark recess of their apartment. Their white silhouettes fades into numerous web window screens, tabs, Slack messages and Zoom calls.

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Ben Fitchett didn't realize how difficult it would be to work from the confines of his bedroom.

I'm an extrovert who realized working remotely was bad for my mental health. These 4 things help me combat loneliness.

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How inflation and loneliness are killing Gen Z's dating game

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Some Gen Zers report moving away from expensive dating in search of other social activities.
Some Gen Zers report moving away from expensive dating in search of other social activities.

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Big Tech made America lonely. Now it needs to fix the crisis it helped create.

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Big Tech's obsession with feeding customers exactly what they want made Americans lonely. Now the industry has a chance to redeem itself.

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Now the industry needs to help bring us back together

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