Tuesday, January 13

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Are Traditional Heterosexual Romances Sexist?
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Are Traditional Heterosexual Romances Sexist?

Is traditional heterosexual romance sexist? Despite progress towards greater gender equality, many people remain stubbornly attached to old-fashioned gender roles in romantic relationships between women and men. Conventions around heterosexual romance dictate that men should approach women to initiate romantic interactions, ask women out on dates, pay on dates, make marriage proposals, and that women should take their husband’s surname after marriage. While some might view these conventions as sexist and anachronistic, others find them captivating and romantic. They reflect differentiated gender roles in which men take the lead and women follow. Feminist critiques of such practices argue that they reinforce male dominance over women in intimate relationships. So we set out to find out why ...
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How To Defend Yourself Against Online Romance Scams And Scammers
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How To Defend Yourself Against Online Romance Scams And Scammers

Online romance scams: Research reveals scammers’ tactics – and how to defend against them. In the Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” victims exposed notorious con artist Simon Leviev, who posed as a wealthy diamond mogul on the popular dating app Tinder to deceive and scam numerous women out of millions of dollars. Leviev is a flashy example of a dating scammer, but criminal operations also prey on emotionally vulnerable people to gain their trust and exploit them financially. The internet has revolutionized dating, and there has been a surge in U.S. adults using apps to find ideal matches post-pandemic. While these apps offer convenience for connecting with romantic partners, they also open the door to online romance scams. Criminals create both deceptive profiles and urgent scena...
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As Common As Sharing Your Experiences In A conversation Sometimes It’s Best To Just Listen
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As Common As Sharing Your Experiences In A conversation Sometimes It’s Best To Just Listen

‘Oh that happened to me, too!’ Sharing your experiences in conversation is common but sometimes it’s best to just listen. Do you have a friend who responds to almost every anecdote you tell with “Oh my gosh, me too! This reminds me of when that happened to me.” Or perhaps you are that friend. Maybe you instinctively aim to bond with others by talking about experiences you’ve had that feel similar to what your friend has just shared. Pexels/Alex Green, CC BY Do you have a friend who responds to almost every anecdote you tell with “Oh my gosh, me too! This reminds me of when that happened to me.” Or perhaps you are that friend. Maybe you instinctively aim to bond with others by talking about experiences you’ve had that feel similar to what your friend has just shared. In psychology, this...
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Here’s A Legally Safer Way To Protect Yourself If You’re Sending Intimate Selfie Photos
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Here’s A Legally Safer Way To Protect Yourself If You’re Sending Intimate Selfie Photos

If you’re sending intimate photos, taking a selfie is legally safer – here’s how to protect yourself. If you’ve considered sending a sexy photo, you’re not alone: research shows that up to 15% of adolescents and 48% of adults have sent sexually explicit texts or images. There’s no shame in sending intimate photos to a partner, but it’s not without risk. If someone betrays your trust and shares them online or with others, it is a form of abuse that can lead to lifelong psychological harm. It may also soon be illegal. New provisions in the UK’s online safety bill currently making its way through parliament will make it a criminal sexual offence to share private, sexual images without consent. They will also make it a crime to “cyberflash” someone – sending an unsolicited nude. If your photo...
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5 Online Dating Tips That Men Shouldn’t Do Without
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5 Online Dating Tips That Men Shouldn’t Do Without

Know what you want Before you create your online dating profile, sit down and think about what you are really out for. The kind of woman you would like to meet which includes her personality, hobbies, attitudes, her general disposition, qualifications etc. This will serve as a guide for you as you will be able to go after the woman of your dreams. Try to make this part of your profile but put it in a positive manner that won't turn off your kinda girl. This will also make the woman see you as someone who is focused and she also will work towards being that kind of woman. Take charge Play the lead role. Don't expect a lady to be too forward for your sake, they might feel cheap. Ladies will expect you to play your role by taking charge. Make her feel relaxed and safe. You can ask a girl you...
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Cougar – What’s In A Name?
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Cougar – What’s In A Name?

I used to hate the term "Cougar" for all the obvious reasons. First, it evoked images of Mrs. Robinson in a girdle and garters, smoke billowing around her alcoholic head as she seduced a vulnerable (but willing) Benjamin. Flash forward to leopard clad women over 40 showing way too much cleavage, voguing in 4 inch stilettos, hanging out at bars, guzzling wine and dragging home young prey. Every time the media interviewed me, I cringed, knowing the obvious questions would be asked: "Isn't this just about sex?" "Isn't this just about money?" I endeavored to explain to them that in my 20 years of research as a human behavior research psychologist and world's foremost authority on cross generational dating and psychosexual imprinting (translation: Cougar and Cub dating) that they had it all wro...
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4 Online Dating Profile No No’s For Women
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4 Online Dating Profile No No’s For Women

This is an urgent message to any woman who uses online dating sites. Online dating profile writing is a task, mostly because you are thinking about writing an out-standing profile more than writing about yourself that men would love to know. Okay, that's very vague too but you must do some research before just spitting out your resume on your online dating profile! Revealing some of the worst online dating profile mistakes most women are probably making and some of them are instant deal killers! Writing more than needed Most profiles on online dating apps say a story that nobody is interested in reading past the first line. The first and most important thing women must know about men is they do not like too much talking, in case of online profiles, too much of writing. Men are known to ha...
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Red Flags That You Might Be Dating A ‘Vulnerable Narcissist’
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Red Flags That You Might Be Dating A ‘Vulnerable Narcissist’

Think you might be dating a ‘vulnerable narcissist’? Look out for these red flags. Single people are increasingly turning online to find love, with more than 300 million people around the world trying their luck on dating apps. Some find their fairy tale. But for others, stories of online dating have very different endings. You may be ghosted after a seemingly blissful start, or strung along with just crumbs of attention. Perhaps you suddenly learn the person you’re dating isn’t who you thought they were. If these scenarios sound familiar, you may have dated a “vulnerable narcissist”. The dark side of online dating These days, about 30% of new relationships form online, and experts say this will only become more common in the future. But online dating isn’t without risk. Antisocial datin...
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Do Smart Chatbots Such As ChatGPT Make Dating Online Better Or Worse?
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Do Smart Chatbots Such As ChatGPT Make Dating Online Better Or Worse?

ChatGPT and Tinder: do smart chatbots make dating online better or worse? Tinder and other dating apps have come to define modern dating, and notoriously so. Users download the Tinder app to their phones or other devices and can then view the profiles of potential dates nearby. If they think someone might be a match, they swipe to the right on their touchscreens to show interest. If the other person swipes right too, a chat can begin, which might lead to an in-person meeting. This initial introduction involves minimal information – a photo and some basic details about yourself. The result is that romance and trust are sometimes assumed to be missing from the dating process. Added to this are fears of harassment and scams as well as uninspirational (and often sexually aggressive) Tinder ope...
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Defriending In Our Broader, Offline Social Lives
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Defriending In Our Broader, Offline Social Lives

Ditching a friend who is not like you can deepen social inequality. Since the 2016 presidential election, news accounts and scientific research have illustrated how defriending, a term originally associated with dropping Facebook friends, echoes in our broader, offline social lives. And what may seem like a simple decision to cut off a difficult relationship may actually deepen divisions in society. As social scientists who study social networks, we were keen to take a closer look at defriending beyond social media and the internet, particularly as the U.S. approaches what is likely to be another contentious presidential election. Some relationships are difficult to keep going because of conflicts, disagreements, life changes or busy schedules. Those things make defriending practical and r...
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