'Like many Western societies, we've also cultivated a culture that lionizes independence, sometimes at the expense of companionship,' writes Hawthorn. Living alone or with just one other person doesn't necessarily mean you'll be lonely, but it certainly increases your risk of loneliness. Apart from the economic impetus to leave home, young adults also face intense social pressure to become self-sufficient as quickly as possible. Living alone or with just one other person doesn't necessarily mean you'll be lonely, but it certainly increases your risk of loneliness. The pandemic simply brought the solitude of our modern living situations into the light of day.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2020 11:26 UTC