7 Types of Loneliness, and Why It Matters | Psychology Today 7 Types of Loneliness 1 New-situation loneliness You’ve moved to a new city where you don’t know anyone, or you’ve started a new job, or you’ve started at a school full of unfamiliar faces
Loneliness: Causes and Health Consequences - Verywell Mind Loneliness is marked by feelings of isolation despite wanting social connections It is often perceived as an involuntary separation, rejection, or abandonment by other people Solitude, on the other hand, is voluntary People who enjoy spending time by themselves continue to maintain positive social relationships that they can return to when they crave connection