"A happy implication of [[Cacioppo]]’s work is that **loneliness needn’t mean something’s wrong with your social skills, just that you need a connectedness top-up**. Deep friendships are best, but even a conversation at the shops helps. **Feeling lonely from time to time ‘is like feeling hungry or thirsty from time to time**,’ he writes. ‘**It is part of being human. The trick is to heed these signals in ways that bring long-term satisfaction**.’" --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[loneliness]], [[relationships]], [[mindfulness]] **Source** -- [[20241114100017 - B - Help!]]