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Attitudes about loneliness are shaped by the world around us. Rae Andre, psychologist, professor and author, has identified a number of commonly held beliefs that get in the way of finding happiness alone. Here`s a partial list of mind-sets to avoid:

– Loneliness is inevitable when you`re alone.

– Loneliness is cured by meeting other people.

– Popular culture-from music to movies-confirms that it`s wrong to live alone.

– Self-help groups will cure my loneliness.

– The singles scene will make me happy.