We’ve never been more lonely.

You’ve seen the headlines — loneliness is rising everywhere, especially for men. But you don’t need statistics to tell you what you already feel. You feel disconnected, even from people you care about most. On the surface, your relationships might look fine. But inside, something’s missing. You want more — even if you can’t quite name what more means yet.

Sometimes the hardest kind of loneliness isn’t being alone — it’s being surrounded by people you love and still feeling like you can’t quite reach them. You want to be your full, authentic self in relationships, but instead it can feel like you’re performing or only showing the parts that feel safe. It’s exhausting instead of fulfilling.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and it’s not a sign that something is wrong with you. Most of us were never taught how to name our emotions, express what we need, or stay open when things get hard. Therapy can give you space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and learn new ways of relating that feel more authentic and alive.