Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'
A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
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"People don't talk about having no friends a lot... I think it's still what people would consider embarrassing or a little taboo."
— Lana Isa , Influencer
"It's the exact opposite intention of our videos."
— Devon Noehring , Influencer
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A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
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