There’s a kind of loneliness that shows up in midlife that few people talk about. Recent research suggests loneliness may actually peak in midlife for many Americans. One international study found that middle-aged Americans reported higher loneliness than older adults. Here's what I've come to understand: When we’re younger, many of us imagine this chapter of life differently. We assume that by now things will feel settled. Career established. Family life sorted. Finances ste