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Lisa Paus Discusses Loneliness Despite Busy Schedule

The German Family Minister shares personal insights on loneliness, emphasizing the importance of relationship quality over quantity.

  • Lisa Paus, Germany's Family Minister, highlights that a packed schedule does not prevent feelings of loneliness.
  • Paus reflects on her personal experience with loneliness following the death of her partner in 2013.
  • She underscores the importance of the quality of relationships in combating loneliness, rather than merely being surrounded by people.
  • Paus advises young politicians to prioritize meaningful connections as a strategy against loneliness.
  • In her journey, she sought support from bereavement counseling and established a single-parent shared living arrangement to avoid isolation.
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