Together Alone

How Men and Women Handle Loneliness Differently?

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Fatih Taskiran
January 17, 2025 • Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Good morning, curious minds!

Today, we’re delving into cancer’s shifting trends and asking if NYC’s new traffic toll is really giving drivers a break—or just fueling fresh complaints. Buckle up; we’ve got plenty to cover!

The clarity you need for today, right here:

Do you feel lonely these days? In a new Pew survey, roughly 1 in 6 people feel lonely or isolated. Men and women feel lonely equally—but women share the load more widely when finding emotional support. Whether texting Mom, chatting with friends, or calling Aunt Ida, women tap bigger social networks than men. Meanwhile, guys tend to go to one confidant: their spouse or partner.

Source Pew Research Center

It doesn't mean guys lack friends—they just don't call them as regularly. Unmarried people, those under 50, and those with lower incomes are most likely to feel lost. The lesson? If you're lonely, it might be time to dial more numbers because "I'm fine" only goes so far.

Bonus: If you want to dig deeper, here's a recommendation.

Fewer Cars, Bigger Tips

Does New York's congestion pricing actually work in Manhattan? Early data says yes—7.5% fewer vehicles downtown, up to 30-40% faster tunnel trips, and less crosstown honking for once. But there's no free lunch: restaurants complain about delivery costs; garages report a fifth decline. Meanwhile, some outer-borough workers pay $9 daily just to clock in.

No matter how you look at it, the big test will be whether these perks stick around. Traffic stats are creeping up again, and looming political shake-ups (hello, new administration) could stop it altogether. But for now, Manhattan's sweet lull of relative calm might be worth it. Hey, we'll take a mini traffic miracle any day.

Progress vs. Panic

Beware of hopeful headlines. Yes, on one hand, cancer deaths have dropped by 34% since the early '90s. But here's the flip side: young adults and women are getting more cancer, according to American Cancer Society figures. Talk about mixed messages! Certain types—like breast, uterine, and pancreatic—are on the rise.

The takeaway? We can celebrate the overall drop in deaths, but there is still a lot of detective work (and lifestyle changes) to be done.

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Duck-y Charm,

Yes, we've got our share of kooky single-item shops back home, but selling 50,000 ducks in one year is impressive. In Pier 39, Kwak sticks to one quack-tastic script: all sizes, styles, and weird puns of rubber (well, plastic) ducks.

And guess what? There's talk of franchises and six-figure revenues for the company. It's all sassy "duck you" designs to mega-fan blowouts (one traveler grabbed 48 ducks in one spree). But hey, if New Yorkers can champion pickles or magnets, why not Golden City's duck-centric wonder? After all, sometimes the simplest idea just floats.

💡 Core Wisdom

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The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed.

📸 Lens to Life

Check out one family's rodeo extravaganza.

🧮 Core Count: 6,000

The number of lightning strikes on Earth every minute.

🗓️ Flashback:

1773 - James Cook becomes the first person to cross the Antarctic Circle (66° 33' S).

1912 - One month after Roald Amundsen, Scott's expedition arrives at the South Pole.

1920 - Alcohol prohibition begins in the US due to the 18th Amendment.

1946 - The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting in Westminster, England.

1919 - Operation Desert Storm began in 1991 during the Gulf War when US-led coalition forces struck Iraq.

I'm glad we could get together here. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

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