Loneliness and How to Overcome It
The Hidden Struggle: Facing Loneliness as a Man Loneliness is one of those experiences nobody likes to admit. It’s the empty seat at the dinner table. The silence when you walk through the door. The late nights when you wish you had someone to talk to, but you don’t know who to call. For men, loneliness often comes wrapped in shame. We’re taught to be self-reliant, stoic, and “strong.” We think if we admit we feel alone, it means we’re failing somehow. But the truth is: loneliness doesn’t care how tough you are. It can find you whether you’re surrounded by people or living by yourself. I know because I’ve been there. The Silent Epidemic Studies have shown that loneliness is as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Yet it’s rarely talked about. Why? Because men are often expected to: Be the rock for everyone else Never show emotional need Keep struggles private So we stay silent. We pretend we’re okay. We fill the emptiness with work, distractions, or ...