But for lonely single women, not so much. In fact, among single women who had previously been married, more than 70 percent of the loneliest of them were not very interested in romance.

As a single woman, admitting loneliness can feel like admitting defeat. However, there are telltale signs that a single woman is secretly lonely, but too stubborn to confess it.

Single people who are lonely want to go on dates and start romantic relationships, right? For lonely single men, that’s true. But for lonely single women, not so much. In fact, among single ...

But, as a single woman of 63, it’s difficult to admit how friendless and lonely I feel. I can’t remember the exact moment the phone stopped ringing – it has been a gradual fading out.