7 Surprising Signs Happy Women Use to Hide Crushing Loneliness, According to Psychology
We’ll talk about work, the latest book we read, weekend plans… but ask about how we’re really doing, and we’ll pivot. Fast.
It’s not dishonesty. It’s self-protection.
According to Dr. Brené Brown, vulnerability is the key to real connection—but it also feels risky.
If someone’s been emotionally burned or dismissed in the past, they might learn to keep things surface-level, even with friends or partners.
When you’re feeling lonely but afraid to admit it, small talk becomes a shield.