Living Alone As an Older Woman Without Being Lonely

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This number has decreased, however, from 79% in 1990 to 69% in 2014, mostly due to an uptick in life expectancies and more unmarried women moving in with their children.

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Living Alone As an Older Woman Without Being Lonely

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This number has decreased, however, from 79% in 1990 to 69% in 2014, mostly due to an uptick in life expectancies and more unmarried women moving in with their children.

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It’s not easy, though. Here’s how you can both embrace and balance the challenges and perks of living alone.

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Stay Connected with Others

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Stay Connected with Yourself

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Know Your Lonely Triggers & Fight Back with Fun

– Join a book club or discussion group. – Bake for yourself. – Buy some plants to care for.

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– Think about owning a pet. – Take this time to reflect spiritually or religiously. – Volunteer. – Take a long bath, relax.

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Again, living alone doesn’t have to be lonely, but when the feelings come, take care of yourself. Be with yourself.

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