Predatory Behaviour on Dating Sites: A Neuroscience and Psychology Perspective Some men deliberately seek out vulnerable individuals on dating platforms, often presenting themselves as “just looking for friendship” while covertly targeting widows, recent divorcees, or people recovering from trauma. This behaviour is not accidental or benign; it follows recognisable psychological and neurological patterns associated with manipulation, exploitation,… Read More Predators
Today, I pause. I don’t rush past this moment. I let it arrive exactly as it is—imperfect, real, and enough. I am grateful for what carried me here:for the strength I didn’t know I had,for the lessons that came disguised as loss,for the truth that eventually surfaced,and for the resilience that stayed when everything else… Read More Pause
Psychological mechanisms behind forced secrecy 1. Control and power preservationAbuse is fundamentally about power. Forcing silence removes witnesses, accountability, and external reality checks. When someone tells you to keep quiet, they are asserting dominance rather than negotiating boundaries. 2. Isolation as a strategyOne of the strongest predictors of ongoing abuse is isolation. By cutting off outside perspectives,… Read More Secrecy and privacy
Don’t worry about a thing — everything is going to be alright.
Having faith in a higher power Sometimes you have no control over what happens in your life.You can protect yourself, set boundaries, and act with integrity —but you can’t force the future. Faith is trusting that what unfolds has purpose,even when the path isn’t clear.It’s knowing when to hold on, and when to let go.… Read More Faith
The importance of honesty and sincerity after trauma After trauma, honesty and sincerity aren’t optional — they’re essential.You need to know where you stand, because only then do you know whether you truly stand a chance in another relationship. Clarity brings safety.Truth builds trust — first with yourself, then with others.Without it, old wounds quietly… Read More Honesty and sincerity
I’m not attracted to confusion, inconsistency, or emotional games. I’m drawn to a man whose actions align with his words. A man who communicates clearly, makes time, and shows his interest without hesitation. If you want me, I’ll know — because you’ll show it. I don’t chase, guess, or compete for attention. My nervous system… Read More Confusion
How many people lose good relationships because of avoidant attachment? Far more than most realise. Psychology estimates that 20–30% of adults have an avoidant attachment style, and many more show avoidant behaviours under emotional stress. These patterns quietly erode relationships that are otherwise healthy, loving, and repairable. Why avoidant attachment sabotages connection (neuroscience): When intimacy… Read More Speaking up
People who say they’re not bothered but keep checking, watching, or monitoring are often experiencing an internal conflict. From a neuroscience perspective: The brain’s threat and attachment systems (amygdala + dopamine circuits) stay activated when something unresolved matters. Even when someone consciously claims indifference, the brain still seeks information to regain a sense of control,… Read More Internal conflict
Grateful for whatever life brings.Grateful for clear vision, faith, truth, integrity, strength, resilience, love, passion, and empathy.These are the real gifts. ✨
