Why More People Are Living Alone Than Ever Before
From Alive with Steve Burns by Lemonada Media
March 11, 2026 · 54 min · Season 1
About this episode
Steve Burns discusses the rise of single-person households in the U.S. with sociologist Eric Klinenberg, exploring its implications for relationships and society.
Nearly 30% of households in the United States are now single-person homes. In this episode, Steve Burns talks with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg about why more people are living alone than ever before - and what that shift means for relationships, happiness, and society. From the psychology of solitude to the role of technology and dating apps, they explore how our relationships are evolving and why living alone doesn’t always mean being lonely. A fascinating look at one of the biggest social changes of our time. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ** if you like this episode, then check out these ** Preparing For End of Life https://youtu.be/vUh2qoNjhkQ Happiness https://youtu.be/onhtAqXVcHA --------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive Offers For Our Listeners: You can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/alive. Go to Midea.com to see how you can bring home a little wow today. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/ALIVE for 45% off your first order and free delivery. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/stevealive. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Alive with Steve…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Burns
Guest: Eric Klinenberg
Topics covered
- living alone
- relationships
- happiness
- society
- solitude
- technology
- dating apps
Keywords
- single-person homes
- sociology
- solitude
- technology
- dating apps
- social change
- loneliness
Sponsors
ZipRecruiter, Midea, MarleySpoon, BetterHelp
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NYU
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