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ENTITLEMENT vs ATTRACTION CHEMISTRY (Early-Stage Comparison)

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

INITIAL FEEL Entitlement Attraction Chemistry PACE Entitlement Attraction Chemistry RESPONSE TO YOUR BOUNDARIES Entitlement Attraction Chemistry ATTENTION STYLE Entitlement Attraction Chemistry EMOTIONAL DIRECTION Entitlement Attraction Chemistry LANGUAGE CLUES Entitlement Attraction Chemistry NERVOUS SYSTEM SIGNALS (YOURS) Entitlement Attraction Chemistry HOW IT EVOLVES OVER TIME Entitlement Attraction Chemistry The single most reliable tell Attraction enjoys you.Entitlement needs… Read More ENTITLEMENT vs ATTRACTION CHEMISTRY (Early-Stage Comparison)

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The Hidden Dangers of Dating Apps: Con Men, Pretenders, and Emotional Fraud

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Dating apps aren’t inherently bad — but they are highly efficient environments for deception. They allow people to present a carefully curated version of themselves with very little accountability, history, or social consequence. And that creates opportunity — not just for romance, but for manipulation. Who Thrives on Dating Apps (and Why) Dating apps are especially attractive… Read More The Hidden Dangers of Dating Apps: Con Men, Pretenders, and Emotional Fraud

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1. Motivations in romantic relationships

The psychology of romantic relationships: motivations and mate preferences (Tartakovsky 2023) 2. Communication quality and attraction Sweet Talk: The Importance of Perceived Communication Quality in Attraction (Sprecher 1994) 3. Large-scale mobile-dating communication behaviour What Happens After You Both Swipe Right: A Statistical Description of Mobile Dating Communications (Zhang & Yasseri 2016) 4. Factors in interpersonal… Read More 1. Motivations in romantic relationships

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Why it matters

When you reach out to someone who doesn’t respond for hours or days, you risk becoming the placeholder rather than the priority. If someone were genuinely interested, they’d find a way to communicate — your text or call wouldn’t hang in limbo.This isn’t always obvious in the moment, but recognising this dynamic gives you more control over… Read More Why it matters

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For All the Great Pretenders on Dating Sites: A Psychological Reflection

For all the great pretenders on dating sites — the ones who say they’re looking for love, adventure, or connection, yet hide behind filters, false stories, and borrowed charm — this is for you. You craft profiles like performances, painting yourself as emotionally available, well-traveled, kind, and “just looking for something real.” But the truth… Read More For All the Great Pretenders on Dating Sites: A Psychological Reflection

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What the research tells us about dating at 60+

The Quiet Alchemy Love born from friendship isn’t softer — it’s truer. It’s not about sparks, but safety. Not about adrenaline, but alignment. When friends fall in love, the brain isn’t confused. It’s coming home.

1. Prevalence and patterns Implication: Dating later in life is not the norm for everyone, but it is sufficiently common that it’s receiving scholarly attention. 2. Neuroscience and romantic connection Implication: The neurobiology suggests that even after long relationships one can still experience deep romantic or bonding feelings; thus, entering a new dating phase later… Read More What the research tells us about dating at 60+

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When a Man Is Truly Interested, You Won’t Have to Chase Him

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

We live in a dating culture where mixed signals and confusion seem almost normal. But the truth is simple: when someone is genuinely interested in you—especially in the early stages—you won’t be left wondering where you stand. For centuries, human courtship has carried a consistent theme: men tend to pursue. While social norms have shifted… Read More When a Man Is Truly Interested, You Won’t Have to Chase Him

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Paid Dating Agencies: Advantages and Disadvantages

The Brain Already Knows They’re Safe Your amygdala — the part that scans for danger — stays calm. This isn’t a stranger. Your nervous system recognizes their voice, their rhythm, their scent. You’ve been training each other’s brains to feel safe. That’s what trust looks like

Advantages: Disadvantages: Free Dating Apps: Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages: Disadvantages: Psychological and Social Dynamics at Play Summary Table of Advantages and Disadvantages Aspect Paid Dating Agencies Free Dating Apps Cost Expensive; financial commitment Free; low/no financial barrier User Pool Smaller, curated, serious seekers Large, diverse, casual to serious Match Quality High, based on detailed profiling… Read More Paid Dating Agencies: Advantages and Disadvantages

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