October 9, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch. They discuss the growing trend of people living alone, particularly among those aged 65 and older, where the percentage has increased from 10% in 1950 to 28% today. Factors contributing to this shift include longer life expectancy, divorce, widowhood, and a reluctance to seek new relationships after loss. The complexities of loneliness are explored, noting that some individuals feel lonely even in marriage, while others embrace solitude. Emphasis is placed on working on relationships to meet each other’s needs through mutual support and appreciation, which can enhance connection and reduce loneliness.