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Monday, December 22, 2008 12:00 AM

What your loneliness is telling you

New science says being lonely speeds aging. Old philosophy says the holiday blues are a signal to examine and change your life.
By Katharine Mieszkowski

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  • Tuesday, December 23, 2008 07:24 AM

    So I was watching The Hours yesterday

    I guess misery is something some people prefer. Or need.

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