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When can we say we'll be single forever - and that's okay One woman questionsour society's pathologizing of loneliness in this crackling, incisive blend of memoir and cultural reporting. "The Lonely Hunter challenged everything I assumed about the nature of loneliness and what it means to lead an authentic life." - Doree Shafrir, author of Thanks for Waiting and Startup: A NovelOne evening, thirtysomething writer Aime Lutkin found herself at a dinner party surrounded by couples. When the conversation turned to her love life, Lutkin stated simply, "I don't really know if I'm going to date anyone ever again. Some people are just alone forever." Her friends rushed to assure her that love comes when you least expect it and to make recommendations for new dating apps.