Summary

Loneliness is the signal, not the problem. It’s your biology reminding you that you’re meant to belong—to share, to care, to be seen. In a culture that prizes independence, it’s easy to forget that humans evolved for interdependence. The cure isn’t crowds—it’s closeness. Start small: a walk with a friend, an unhurried conversation, eye contact instead of emojis. The science is clear—connection heals in ways medicine never could.