Male Loneliness Epidemic

The term Male Loneliness Epidemic was coined in 2023.^[1] According to the National Organization for Women the term started to be used after Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, warned about "a universal epidemic of loneliness and isolation," in May 2023.

References

↑ "A New Era of Dating: What the "Male Loneliness Epidemic" Discourse Signals About the Future of Heterosexual Romance". National Organization for Women. 2026-01-07. Archived from the original on 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2026-10-26. In recent months, the term “male loneliness epidemic” has become a dominant talking point across media and online platforms. The term appears to have originated from US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s warning in 2023 about a universal “epidemic of loneliness and isolation.” Though not directed at any specific demographic, discussions surrounding a male loneliness epidemic quickly sparked, particularly in the highly conservative and misogynistic manosphere. In these spaces, it is frequently alleged that the “epidemic” resulted from a neglect of men by society and women in particular, reflected through unrealistic dating standards, feminism, and general contempt towards men.

[Now-MaleLoneliness-2026-01-07-1] "A New Era of Dating: What the "Male Loneliness Epidemic" Discourse Signals About the Future of Heterosexual Romance". National Organization for Women. 2026-01-07. Archived from the original on 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2026-10-26. In recent months, the term “male loneliness epidemic” has become a dominant talking point across media and online platforms. The term appears to have originated from US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s warning in 2023 about a universal “epidemic of loneliness and isolation.” Though not directed at any specific demographic, discussions surrounding a male loneliness epidemic quickly sparked, particularly in the highly conservative and misogynistic manosphere. In these spaces, it is frequently alleged that the “epidemic” resulted from a neglect of men by society and women in particular, reflected through unrealistic dating standards, feminism, and general contempt towards men.

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