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Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

My husband treats me as his dirty little secret and won't have sex at home

The couple's sexual experiences primarily occur outside their home, leading to feelings of manipulation and emotional distress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My cultural awakening: a Steve Carell film made me realise I was being abused

Carell's character in 'The Way Way Back' epitomizes the cruel and abusive step-parent experience, triggering reflections on real-life trauma.
#relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Relationships

People Are Sharing Why They Rejected Marriage Proposals, And These Stories Have Me Gagged

fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Relationships

People Are Sharing Why They Rejected Marriage Proposals, And These Stories Have Me Gagged

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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"Shunishment" Blends Boundaries With Manipulation

Shunishment uses presence and absence to control behavior and create fear.
It relies on vague, shifting rules and can emerge from avoidant attachment styles.
Shunishment may suppress self-expression, particularly for marginalized groups.
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fromLifehacker
2 months ago

Those Investment Ads on Facebook Are Scams

Current investment scams utilize fraudulent Facebook ads impersonating well-known investors to exploit emotional vulnerabilities, leading to significant financial losses.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Saddest Mother's Day

Family estrangement often stems from insecure spouse dynamics, impacting relationships between parents and their adult children.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

15 Former "Side Pieces" Confessed Why They Had Affairs With Married People, And Oh My God

Repeatedly returning to a toxic relationship can lead to deeper emotional scars despite the hope for closure.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Digital Seduction Silently Undermines Our Power and Influence

Technology's manipulative design diminishes individual influence and autonomy.
Digital distractions hinder critical thinking and self-determination.
Dystopian literature provides relevant warnings about modern technological society.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Help! I Have a Classic Male Manipulator On My Hands. The Worst Part is What I Might Owe Him.

Brandon's behavior reflects his need for control and validation, deriving pleasure from manipulating others, which presents an ethical dilemma for his therapist.
Mental health
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Character.AI unveils AvatarFX, an AI video model to create lifelike chatbots | TechCrunch

Character.AI's new AvatarFX model brings both innovative video capabilities and serious ethical concerns around misuse.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and psychological manipulation where the abuser seeks to control their victim to extract emotional, physical, or material resources.
Mental health
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 months ago

The Political Value of Mass Shootings

Republicans often exploit emotional situations, asserting it's not the right time for gun control, while ironically neglecting consistent principles of deliberation.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This Woman Just Found Out That Her Husband Has Been Purposely Tightening All Of Her Jar Lids For The Last Five Years. Now, She's Divorcing Him For Gaslighting Her

Not the asshole. Your husband has spent five years deliberately making your life harder in tiny ways and then lying to your face to make you think you are crazy.
Parenting
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