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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says people who end up completely alone almost always display these 9 behaviors, and they're the last to see it - Silicon Canals

Nobody warns you that isolation creeps up slowly. It starts with declined invitations here and there, a few unreturned texts, maybe missing another friend's birthday party. Before you know it, you're spending most weekends alone, wondering how everyone else seems to maintain these rich social lives while yours quietly emptied out. I've watched this happen to people I care about, and honestly, I've felt it happening to myself at times.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The simple question that reveals if someone genuinely likes you, psychology says - Silicon Canals

The question itself is surprisingly straightforward: "How does this person act when they have the choice to engage with me or not?" Think about it. When someone has the freedom to choose whether to interact with you, their decision speaks volumes. Do they seek you out at parties? Do they text you first sometimes? When the conversation naturally reaches a pause, do they let it end or find ways to keep it going?
Psychology
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Women who smile on the outside but ache with loneliness inside show these 8 specific signs - Silicon Canals

Many outwardly sociable women feel deeply lonely, maintaining relationships alone and curating joyful social personas while fearing abandonment.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Are Men's Friendships Weaker Than Women's?

Men's friendships are more instrumental, less emotionally intimate, and often weak due to less maintenance and fear that closeness may be perceived as romantic.
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