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Why am I shy?
Considering the impact of ‘social deprivation’ & social rejection. Read
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Notes on Robin Dunbar’s ‘Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships’
Dunbar’s 2021 book is a deep dive into different aspects of friendship.
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The socially distant brain
Science suggests certain neurochemicals & genes influence how social we are.
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Working at home should be ideal for an introvert like me…
Working at home should be ideal for an introvert like me. So why am I not entirely comfortable with it?
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Introspecting (3): Reflections on 1 year of Socially Distant
Reflections on 1 year of Socially Distant.
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‘Tis the season to be… alone?
Why some choose solitude over spending time with others on Christmas Day.
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(A)Sexual / (A)Social
The asexual ‘awkward nerd’ stereotype reflects a broader prejudice that exists against people who are socially atypical.
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Is social withdrawal always a problem?
Is social withdrawal always a problem? Or are some people just ‘naturally solitary’?
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Schizoid resonances: Alice Koller
The writing of this solitary woman resounds with schizoid themes.
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‘Humans are a social species’ – but what do we mean by ‘social’ exactly?
We ought to examine our understanding of human sociality to account for the not-very-sociable amongst us.
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Schizoid resonances: Jude in ‘A Little Life’
The character of Jude in the novel ‘A Little Life’ has strong schizoid tendencies.
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Prioritising work over relationships: a solitary’s view
Building a life around work instead of love isn’t necessarily ‘wrong’ or unhealthy.
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Introspecting (1)
When you have no friends, no real social life to speak of, interacting with people is hard…
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Introvert or schizoid?
I always thought I was just an ‘extreme’ introvert. And then I came across schizoid personality (disorder).
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‘Covid over? But I liked social distancing!’
Not everyone’s in a hurry to get back to normal. On how the pandemic may have led some people to reassess their social lives – and found it wanting.
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Schizoid personality (disorder)
An introduction to schizoids – those who lack interest in social relationships & are uncomfortable forming close connections with others.
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Schizoid resonances: Janet Frame
Janet Frame’s novel, Towards Another Summer, offers an insight into the schizoid state of mind – and a truly exquisite and deeply affecting one at that.
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I don’t have any friends – and I’m ok with that (yes, really)
We’re told that EVERYONE needs friends. Humans are social animals, after all. But what about those who like being loners? Is there something wrong with us, or is it society’s…
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Why ‘Socially Distant’?
Welcome to Socially Distant. In this article, I explain why I created the site and what it’s all about.
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