Sometimes the most important person to meet at the ballet is yourself, writes Rainesford Stauffer.

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found ...

The first time I realized I actually liked being alone, nothing big had happened. No breakup. No fight. No sudden disillusionment with people. It was a Saturday afternoon, quiet in a way that felt ...

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of “me time” has gained prominence as an essential part of maintaining mental health. For many, alone time serves as a refuge from the constant demands of ...

Compared to extroverts, who tend to fill their social battery in social situations and interacting with others, introverts are well known for needing solitude to truly unwind and recharge. There are ...

Have you ever felt a pang of guilt for wanting to spend a Saturday alone instead of brunching with your partner? Well, you’re not alone in feeling that way—and no, it isn’t a bad sign about your ...

Social connection, support, and interaction are incredibly important, according to a study from World Psychiatry — not just for relationship well-being, but also for mental and physical health. These ...