I have a friend who takes herself to dinner. Not as a sad consolation prize when plans fall through. On purpose, deliberately ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I created the "50/50 Rule" to help me get alone time when I'm on vacation with others.Nicole Benedettini Growing up, I struggled ...

One of the purported benefits of being in a long-term relationship is the guarantee that those involved will not be forced to spend time alone. Proponents of marriage argue that living as a couple or ...

When was the last time you spent some time alone? Not just alone because no one else was available, but in true, purposeful solitude? It’s not something many people willingly choose to do. They see it ...

Independent people thrive when spending time alone. They can become overstimulated when they spend too much time with other ...

As the whole world has undergone a long period of quarantine and social distancing, it is useful to keep in mind that being by yourself is not necessarily the worst thing. Social interactions can be ...

Growing up, I struggled to travel with loved ones who weren't as interested in sightseeing as me. Now, I've created the "50/50 Rule," which allows me to spend half of my vacation time alone. I've ...

When I was a teenager, my family and I traveled more than 5,000 miles from San Marino (the country, not the city in California) to Seattle for vacation. One of the places I was most excited to visit ...