Psychologists Vrij, Hartwig, and Granhag’s 2019 review highlights that non-verbal cues associated with lying are often unreliable, with people’s ability to accurately detect lies merely at 54%. Court assessments should prioritize reliable evidence over body language, as emotional display does not reliably indicate dishonesty or truthfulness.… Read More The key research finding
The content explores three emotional responses: bitterness, vengeance, and maliciousness, particularly following experiences like betrayal or conflict. Bitterness involves persistent resentment, vengeance focuses on retaliation, while maliciousness aims to harm others. Understanding these distinctions aids in trauma therapy and relationship recovery, as emotions can overlap but serve different purposes in healing.… Read More Bitterness, vengeance and maliciousness: definitions, characteristics and examples
I recently found old notes filled with promises, declarations of love, apologies, and hope. Years ago, I would have treasured them. Today, they mean nothing. Not because the words themselves were unkind, but because they were never consistently reflected in actions. Words have power only when they are backed by behaviour. Anyone can say, “I love… Read More When Words Become Meaningless
SEXUAL & DESIRE-BASED SHADOWS View • Reblog The Shadow Self View • Reblog ❓Is wanting to hear from someone more than once a day “too much”? View • Reblog 🌟 What is this feeling?! 🌟When you’ve never felt it before… and suddenly, you do. View • Reblog “The Warm Light of Love: When Peace Feels Like Home” View • Reblog “When He Doesn’t Text Back and You’ve Already Planned… Read More 2025 – July
Most people have experienced moments of anger, resentment, or envy. These emotions are part of being human. For most, they pass with time, reflection, or forgiveness. However, there are some individuals for whom resentment becomes a way of life. They appear to take satisfaction in revenge, celebrate another person’s misfortune, or become deeply distressed when… Read More The Psychology and Neuroscience of Vindictive Personalities: Why Some People Seem to Thrive on Revenge, Bitterness, and Jealousy
Not everyone who avoids volunteering or prefers to be paid for their work is selfish. Healthy people set boundaries and value their time. The difference lies in whether someone is capable of genuine generosity without expecting a reward. Generous Mindset Transactional Mindset Helps a neighbour carry shopping because they need assistance. Asks, “What’s in it… Read More Generosity vs Transactional Living: Recognising the Difference
We have all met people who speak passionately about faith, quote scripture, and present themselves as deeply religious. They pray in public, preach to others, and insist on their moral values. Yet behind closed doors, their actions tell a very different story. This is not an attack on Christianity or any religion. In fact, every… Read More Faith or Performance? When Words and Actions Don’t Match
2025 “So… if it wasn’t the money, and it wasn’t the sex, and it definitely wasn’t the looks… WHY were you with him?” View • 💋”Must’ve kept him young having a younger wife!” they say… View • 💔 “No, It Was Never for the Money” — A Truth Behind the Facade View • 💔 “No one falls in love faster… Read More Posts from June 2025
On This Day You have 33 posts from this day, May 30. 🌷 2025 🌊 Back to Me View • 🌿 You Are Not Responsible for Their Misery View • 💔 When You Love Someone Who Is Miserable All the Time View • 💔 The Slow Burn of Meanness in Long-Term Relationships View • 🧨 Definition of Cruelty in a Long-Term Relationship View • 🌊 Just… Read More Older posts from May 30th
Moving house is often more than just a physical relocation—it’s a deeply emotional journey, especially when it involves sorting through years of shared memories and possessions. For many, the process of packing and unpacking can feel like reliving the past repeatedly, stirring up complex feelings and unresolved attachments. After packing and unpacking multiple times, the… Read More Moving on: Embracing a fresh start by letting go of the past
