The Freelancer Loneliness Epidemic — And How Coworking Solves It

The freelance economy has exploded. In Europe alone, the number of self-employed professionals has grown by 45% in the past decade. But alongside the freedom and flexibility comes a problem nobody warned about: loneliness.

A survey by Epson found that 48% of remote workers feel lonely, and freelancers are hit hardest. Without colleagues, water-cooler conversations, or even the small talk of a shared office, days can pass without meaningful human interaction. Over time, this takes a toll — not just on mental health, but on the quality of work itself.

Coworking spaces address this directly. They provide social connection without the politics and obligations of a traditional office. You're not tied to anyone's schedule or hierarchy. You choose how social you want to be on any given day. Some days you plug in headphones and focus. Other days you join a lunch group or attend an evening event.

At Cómodo&Co, we've designed our spaces to make connection easy but never forced. The kitchen areas are deliberately open and inviting. Our community events — from skill-sharing workshops to casual Friday drinks — create natural opportunities to meet people without the awkwardness of forced networking.

The results speak for themselves. Members consistently tell us that the sense of belonging they feel at Cómodo&Co has transformed their working lives. Not because they've found an office — but because they've found a community.