Are you feeling lonely this Valentine’s season? Well, you actually aren’t as alone as you think you are. Valentine’s Day can be a great time to celebrate love with your S.O. or your pals–but it can also highlight how lonely people are feeling, sadly.
According to a new study by SmutFinder, Atlanta ranks at the top of the list for lonely U.S. cities this Valentine’s Day.
Here’s what they say about the ATL:
At the top of the list is Atlanta, Georgia—the loneliest city in the U.S. this Valentine’s Day. Atlanta holds the third-highest ratio of single-person households and leads in both the number of people looking to date online and those seeking advice on dealing with loneliness. For many in Atlanta, love seems to be just out of reach.
What are the top 5 loneliest cities in the U.S.?
- Atlanta
- Miami
- Minneapolis
- Seattle
- Baltimore
How did they find out which city is the loneliest?
For their methodology, SmutFinder used key factors including:
- the percentage of single-person households
- the number of people looking to date online
- the social well-being score from Sharecare’s index
- the number of individuals seeking advice on how to deal with loneliness
Okay, so am I doomed to be alone?
No!! Not at all. This study isn’t to say you won’t be able to find your special someone out there in Atlanta–it just means you might need to put yourself out there a little more!
If you’re looking for some cool ways to meet people, you can always check out events that are happening throughout the week or weekend!
Atlanta is full of so many wonderful people! If you’re looking for love, you might just have to step outside your comfort zone and approach someone! And just to give you a boost–here are some great bars and coffee shops to check out!