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Ghosts Of Romantic Pasts Are So Tough To Exorcise For Some
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Ghosts Of Romantic Pasts Are So Tough To Exorcise For Some

A friend once grumbled that, given the choice, she’d rather see her ex miserable than herself happy. Few things in life are as traumatic as the end of a long-term, romantic relationship. Nonetheless, many people are able to eventually recover and move on relatively unscathed. Others, like my friend, aren’t so lucky. Even years later, they remain mired in the pain of the experience. Any reminder of their former partner – whether it’s a casual mention in conversation or a Facebook photo – can elicit profound feelings of sadness, anger and resentment. Why is it that some people continue to be haunted by the ghosts of their romantic pasts, struggling to let go of the pain of rejection? In new research, my colleague Carol Dweck and I found that rejection actually makes some people redefine them...
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It’s Not Your Fault Your Kid Won’t Put Down The Smartphone
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It’s Not Your Fault Your Kid Won’t Put Down The Smartphone

Nearly three-quarters of parents are concerned that their kids’ use of mobile devices may be harmful to them or to family relationships – and that was from research done before the pandemic. But it’s not parents’ – or the kids’ – fault. Every time a parent and child try to turn off a game or put a device down, they’re not fighting each other – they’re fighting the invisible army of behavioral design specialists who make technology experiences so hard to tear yourself away from. The people who create apps and games use insights from, and experts in, an area of psychology research called “persuasive design,” whose scholars seek to understand how to create something that is next to impossible to put down. But it’s important to be careful when seeking to hook kids on something, as psycholog...
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What Teens See In Closed Online Communities
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What Teens See In Closed Online Communities

Ever since the earliest days of the internet in the 1980s, getting online has meant getting involved in a community. Initially, there were dial-up chat servers, email lists and text-based discussion groups focused on specific interests. Since the early 2000s, mass-appeal social media platforms have collected these small spaces into bigger ones, letting people find their own little corners of the internet, but only with interconnections to others. This allows social media sites to suggest new spaces users might join, whether it’s a local neighborhood discussion or a group with the same hobby, and sell specifically targeted advertising. But the small-group niche community is making a comeback with adults, and with kids and teens. When Discord was initially released in 2015, many video game...
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Your Relationship Status Tallies With How Well You Sleep Survey Shows
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Your Relationship Status Tallies With How Well You Sleep Survey Shows

A new survey of Australian adults has found your relationship status can impact how well you sleep. We know based on previous research that sleeping next to someone can help you sleep better – but this is the first study to look at how the type of relationship you’re in might impact your sleep. We found that people who live with a regular partner tend to fall asleep faster than people who have occasional or casual partners, or who are single. It’s not all bad news for people who aren’t in an ongoing relationship though – the amount of sleep people got overnight wasn’t related to relationship status. Perchance to dream and stay healthy It’s generally recommended you should get seven to nine hours of sleep a night. However, about 40% of Australians report inadequate sleep. Not getting enoug...
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10 Tips To Make Your First Date A Success As A Single Mother
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10 Tips To Make Your First Date A Success As A Single Mother

For single moms, going on a date can be a difficult decision. However, if you are determined, you can make it work with almost no difficulty. In this article, we are going to share 10 dating tips that you can follow as a single mom. If you are a single mother, dating can be an altogether different experience for you. However, there is nothing to worry about. With proper guidance and some solid strategies in place, you can meet your date a success. Let's read some solid tips to get better in this department. Set a plan First of all, you should have a plan during your lunch hour as this is the time of the day when you can focus better. In fact, these hours are ideal as you won't be in rush. Take it easy Although single moms have a lot of courage, they are capable of doing things alone. Ther...
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In This Fast Paced World You Must Flirt Fast To Get That Girl
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In This Fast Paced World You Must Flirt Fast To Get That Girl

In the world we live in today everything goes by fast. Communication, the internet, everything. Why should dating and flirting be any different? The answer is it should not and is not. IF you take too long to approach a girl, she will be long gone. You have to move move move. Everything is fast and your flirting techniques had better be fast to. In this article I shall discuss some ways (quickly... we must move fast) for some fast flirting. Fast Flirting the speedy approach When you see a girl who may be interested you should approach right away. Give a look and a smile back (your first fast flirt attack) and approach. Speed here is the most important part. The longer you wait the more your nerves will begin to get to you. As this happens, you lose confidence and your approach will becom...
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Here’s What To Look Out For On Dating Apps – ‘Sextortion’ Leads To Financial Losses And Psychological Trauma
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Here’s What To Look Out For On Dating Apps – ‘Sextortion’ Leads To Financial Losses And Psychological Trauma

When malicious internet users gain people’s trust to obtain sexually explicit photos or videos, and then use these materials – specifically the threat of sharing them – to coerce them for sexual, personal or financial gain, this is called “sextortion”. Recent incidents of sextortion are not entirely surprising given the increase in social interactions online during lockdowns, particularly by way of online dating. But they are concerning. Being a victim of sextortion is associated with significant financial losses (sextortion cost Americans US$8 million over the first seven months of 2021, for example) as well as trauma. Perpetrators of sextortion could be strangers who want to exploit vulnerable young children or adolescents. They could be former romantic partners or members of organised...
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Tactics Of Tinder Swindlers: First The ‘Love-Bomb’, Then The ‘Financial Emergency’
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Tactics Of Tinder Swindlers: First The ‘Love-Bomb’, Then The ‘Financial Emergency’

In the chart-topping Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler, three women describe how they were defrauded by convicted conman Simon Leviev (who was born Shimon Hayut) after meeting him on the dating app. The film gives a detailed and deeply personal account of how Leviev used Tinder to connect with his victims and ultimately swindle them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. I have been researching romance fraud for more than a decade. I have heard the painful and traumatic stories of hundreds of victims. While each story is unique, there are common factors, and some wider lessons to learn. The Tinder Swindler is a powerful example of what can go wrong, but what does it teach us about romance fraud, and how can you avoid becoming the next victim? What is romance fraud? Romance fraud...
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Places Single Emo Girls Can Go To Meet Single Emo Guys
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Places Single Emo Girls Can Go To Meet Single Emo Guys

Sometimes finding an emo soul mate is a real pain. Depending on the area that you live in, the emo population can be slim to none. So, where should single emo girls go to meet single emo guys? Well, here are a few ideas. #1.) School Whether it be high school or college, there are bound to be a few single emo guys roaming around the campus. And what better place to get a good feel for a guy than somewhere that you see him every day. #2.) The Mall By far the second largest, and sometimes even the largest, concentration of emo guys can be found at the mall. This is a single emo girls haven for, at the very least, some really nice eye candy. I have yet to go to the mall and not spot at least one hottie walking around with his besties. And if you're lucky, his besties will be hotties too. ...
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What Is A Pre-Opener
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What Is A Pre-Opener

Not every seduction guide discusses how to pick up women during the daytime, but it's extremely important. It's the same game, but with slightly different rules. A great daytime tactic for pick-ups is the pre-opener. Pre-openers work really well with daytime pick-ups because women during the daytime aren't always in social mode. They may even be so preoccupied with what they're thinking or doing that they won't hear you. She may be just on autopilot. First, you've got to get her into a talkative state. A good way to do this is to ask her a question that only a jerk would ignore. For example, ask her where there's an ATM or Starbucks around here. Launching straight into something more complex is probably going to confuse her and take her off-guard in a bad way. The pre-opener's function...
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