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When we think of loneliness, there is a tendency to think of it as a relatively minor problem. We may think, offhandedly, “Oh, that poor man must be lonely after his wife passed away,” without stopping to think about the real, genuine ramifications of being alone. The fact is that loneliness can be a life-threatening condition, just as much as cancer or other physical illnesses. As one professor put it: “People who have more friends or deeper friendships live longer, health