That suggests a rather obvious finding: People in happy marriages are relatively happy; people in unhappy marriages are not. A: Not all women are more vulnerable. Nearly every woman I interviewed expressed concern about whether living alone would make it hard to have biological children, and reported that their close friends and relatives worried about them, too.
Hardly any men experienced this. Things change when women advance out of childbearing years. Then, most women who live alone get more comfortable with their situation, and the benefit of having so much company from other women kicks in.
Q: There was a recent story in the New York Times about how, following a divorce, men are often eager to re-couple while women are happier to spend some time alone. What do you make of that? A: It was a good story, but the truth is that these days both men and women are unlikely to remarry if they divorce after In the book I report on a survey of divorcees between the ages of 40 and 69, conducted in the United States by the American Association of Retired People.
Men are more likely to remarry. They are also more likely to report being sexually active. I lived alone for a time during my twenties, and it was an incredible experience. However, if you think you may be experiencing anxiety or depression , it's always best to seek help from a mental health professional. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options.
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Sarah Fielding. Our stories are reviewed by medical professionals to ensure you get the most accurate and useful information about your health and wellness. For more information, visit our medical review board. To be happy alone, experts say that it can help to try exercising, spending time in nature, or volunteering. Taking a break from social media or adopting a pet can also help you feel less lonely. However, if you are struggling to feel happy alone, it may be worth seeking medical help from a therapist or mental health professional.
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When I travel alone, what I learn about is myself. I learn about my own strengths, and I learn about my own weaknesses and insecurities. It can be powerful in any aspect of life.
It seems today—at least in the U. We praise the extroverts—those who know how to handle themselves in a crowd, the ones with vast network of friends. We think working in groups and on teams is the only way to find the answer to a problem. That two heads are better than one. That collaboration is the only way of the future.
But if you leave me alone to think awhile, you might be surprised at what I accomplish. If you want me to come out with you and your friends, invite me somewhere quiet where we can talk. I get value from my relationships by getting to know you much more than just being around you. In the same way I can enjoy myself in a big group, you may find you can also enjoy yourself… all by yourself. There is great value in being alone.
And handling it well is a beautiful thing. The following are 13 rules I try to live by when it comes to being alone. They add enormous value to my life. It really is a choice. Instead, ask yourself for advice. If you knew the answer to the problem that you have, what would it be?
The more time you spend asking yourself for advice, the less you start to need input from others. To truly enjoy being alone, learn to look at ordinary situations in new and unfamiliar ways. Go to the park and watch people play with their children or their dogs. Go to the grocery store and watch how people shop for their groceries. Everywhere you go, make an effort to understand the other people around you. Learning how people operate when they think no one is watching will make you feel more connected to them.
Take a moment and sit quietly in a dark room. Listen to everything that is not happening around you. Every single person has an inner voice that talks to them at all hours of all days, and getting to know that person and how to talk to them is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.
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