Holiday gatherings have a way of amplifying everyone’s quirks. I was looking forward to hosting my parents for a week during Thanksgiving, but in the limited space of a one-bedroom apartment, ...

Keane is the supervising editor of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Alone time can make people itchy ...

This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and ...

Finally, the door closed and the noise stopped. I was in my bedroom, my own bedroom, with the lights turned perfectly low and no one else around. It was the holiday season, and I had just spent nearly ...

The hectic holidays play havoc on people's nerves, not the least because they aren't able to have any time to themselves. Nearly half (46%) of Americans say they don't get the alone time they need ...

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 ...

While it's true that many people naturally gravitate toward smaller social groups and more intentional quality relationships with age, the preference for solitude can sometimes be controversial — at ...

Young, introverted brides and grooms are factoring in time for solo decompression during their weddings to avoid feeling overwhelmed. By Rachel Simon Elisse and Jared Woods were halfway through their ...