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Asking Eric: Is ‘loneliness epidemic’ more a function of people’s bad social skills?
Asking Eric: Is ‘loneliness epidemic’ more a function of people’s bad social skills?
Asking Eric: Is ‘loneliness epidemic’ more a function of people’s bad social skills?

Published on: 04/21/2026

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For many, loneliness isn’t caused by a lack of people in their lives, but by a profound lack of social and emotional skills. Getty Images

Dear Eric: I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the “epidemic of loneliness” we keep hearing about. After a few recent outings, I’ve come to a frustrating realization: for many, loneliness isn’t caused by a lack of people in their lives, but by a profound lack of social and emotional skills.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/04/asking-eric-is-loneliness-epidemic-more-a-function-of-peoples-bad-social-skills.html

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