🇦🇺 Australia 1d ago · Alfie Packham

Weekly bread rolls and an Irish bender: six readers on gestures that made them feel less lonely

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Weekly bread rolls and an Irish bender: six readers on gestures that made them feel less lonely
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We know what can cause loneliness, from online habits to other cultural shifts – but what makes us feel connected and cared for?The rise of social media, disappearing third spaces, displeasure with dating apps: in 2026, there are plenty of possible culprits when it comes to loneliness.But what makes people feel connected and cared for? Below are six stories about the gestures that made Guardian readers feel less lonely. Continue reading...

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