Can the Internet Cure Loneliness?
…g that loneliness is inevitable and permanent. More than anything else, it comes down to a sense of abandonment. Mental health researchers speculate that abandonment is a universal human fear. Everyone wants to be loved, and the threat of not feeling loved is a powerful motivator to do things that might (or might not) be emotionally prudent. Some tell me that they secretly check their loved one’s email or voice mail — for no particular reason othe… Continue reading