The rise of the “loneliness influencer”

There’s a new kind of influencer making the rounds on TikTok and Instagram: the loneliness influencer.

Most of these influencers are young women, and “loneliness” might be a slight misnomer.

They claim they aren’t lonely, simply alone — no friends, no family, no kids.

And they prefer it that way.

“I really wanted to convey […] ...