Psychology says the women most likely to be deeply lonely are the most socially capable ones — because the same skills that make them warm, engaging, and easy to love also make it possible to be surrounded by people and never once be truly reached
PUBLISHED Saturday, March 7, 2026 · sarah mitchell
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- ⬤ Women who are highly socially capable are more likely to experience deep loneliness.
- ⬤ Their ability to connect with others can make them invisible to others.
- ⬤ This paradox is a result of their high social skills being used to maintain superficial connections rather than deep, meaningful relationships.
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