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Americans are going no-contact, but they still crave connection
Talkspace’s survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found 59% of those who cut off a loved one still are not in touch.
- A Talkspace survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted in April 2026 found that 38% of Americans have gone "no contact" with a friend or family member in the past year, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the trend.
- Rising isolation concerns prompted the research, as the U.S. surgeon general warned in 2023 that loneliness poses health risks equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, with post-COVID remote work and political polarization cited as contributing factors.
- Disrespect emerged as the primary reason for severing ties , while 29% cited mental health impacts and 27% cited excessive negativity; 59% of those who cut off contact remain permanently disconnected.
- Avoidance behaviors extend beyond relationship cutoffs, with 40% preferring to cross the street rather than greet an acquaintance, and 68% reporting difficulty building in-person connections despite preferring self-checkout , online ordering , and chatbots .
- Despite widespread disconnection, 31% of Americans expressed desire to deepen community involvement through local events and neighbor relationships , prioritizing healthy connections built on feeling safe to voice opinions and respecting boundaries .
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right7Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
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