Loneliness

The experience of loneliness varies from person to person. Some people feel most lonely when physically alone, while others may feel lonely when surrounded by people, as they feel a lack of connection with those around them. The experience of loneliness can also...

Starting a new relationship

What is a good relationship? We know that a good partner in life can make all the difference to our feelings about ourselves and our overall wellbeing. That’s why we seek out relationships but what do we need to know when starting a new relationship so that it goes...

Relationship Indicators 2022 is live!

Relationships Australia is pleased to announce the release of Relationship Indicators 2022. The Relationship Indicators project is a nationally representative survey into the state of relationships in Australia. These findings inform our efforts to support all...

Managing Loneliness

Loneliness is not a single emotion, but rather a cluster of emotions.[1] Being lonely can feel like grief, jealously, sadness, shame or anger. This suggests that loneliness is a very personal experience and reactions to loneliness can vary. Despite this, almost...