"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a real joy in doing things by yourself. But it's all too common for people — particularly mothers ...

Doing things alone can be a huge problem for many people who are used to having friends or family around. However, this ...

For many people, Christmas is all about gathering with family and loved ones. But what if this year, it’s just you? Maybe ...

While Zoe, 33, a Chicago chef, can easily pour herself a glass of zingy organic wine at home when her friends are busy, she finds herself riding intentionally solo at her neighborhood bar all the time ...

Keane is the supervising editor of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Alone time can make people itchy ...

In many ways, moving out of the family home or college dorm and learning how to live alone is a rite of passage. Most of us look forward to the perks of living alone and having full control over your ...

Sandra Gordon is a journalist specializing in health and medicine for consumers and healthcare providers. Her work has appeared in major magazines and websites, including Prevention, Parents, Medical ...