Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. It can be experienced in various forms, including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and self-love. Here are some key aspects of love:
After years of extensive research (and surviving one very determined individual), experts have finally identified a rare condition known as Chronic Correctness Syndrome (CCS). Common Symptoms Favourite Phrases Habitat Often found: The Negotiation Process Normal person: “Let’s split it fairly and move on.” CCS sufferer: “I’d rather spend £20,000 arguing about £5,000 than admit you might have a… Read More The Olympic Sport of Never Being Wrong
There is an old saying that secrets don’t stay secret in small communities. Personally, I think the internet is slower than local gossip. Imagine spending years trying to present yourself as mysterious, charming and impossible to read, only to discover that the couple buying your house have coffee with someone who knows your neighbour, whose… Read More Small Towns Have the Best Wi-Fi: Gossip Travels at the Speed of Light
Type What They Say What They Often Do Warning Signs The Married-but-Available “We’re basically separated.” Maintains a marriage while pursuing others Never invites you home, unavailable evenings and holidays The Not-Really-Separated “The paperwork is taking time.” Still emotionally or physically involved with spouse Months pass with no progress, secretive phone calls The Hidden Girlfriend/Boyfriend “She’s… Read More The Dating Cheat Sheet: Different Types of Cheaters and Their Common Patterns
Type of Abuse What It Looks Like Common Warning Signs Physical Abuse The use or threat of physical force to intimidate or cause harm. Hitting, pushing, grabbing, restraining, blocking exits, throwing objects, unexplained injuries, threats of violence. Psychological / Emotional Abuse Behaviour that damages confidence, identity or emotional wellbeing. Constant criticism, humiliation, insults, silent treatment,… Read More Different Types of Abuse: Recognising Harmful Patterns and Warning Signs
Pattern Typical Behaviour Common Warning Signs The Charmer Uses charisma, compliments and generosity to build rapid trust. Love bombing, excessive attention, moving the relationship very quickly, everyone says they’re “such a nice person.” The Controller Gradually takes control over decisions, finances, time or relationships. Monitoring your phone, criticising friends, making rules, expecting permission, isolating you… Read More Recognising Harmful Behaviour: Different Types of Predatory Patterns and Warning Signs
There comes a magical point in life when you look around and realise your biggest source of stress is deciding which café has the best cake. After years of navigating emotional plot twists, mystery messages, last-minute dramas, and people who treat deadlines as gentle suggestions rather than actual dates, the nervous system starts whispering: “Can… Read More Onwards and Upwards: A Neuroscientific Guide to Escaping Chaos and Entering Your Peaceful Era
Sometimes It’s Never About the Stuff A few jackets. An old camera. Some CDs. Fishing equipment. A pair of sunglasses. On paper, it’s just a list of forgotten possessions. But to the person who has spent months or years carrying the emotional and practical weight of a relationship, that forgotten pile can represent something much… Read More The Psychology of the Last-Minute Box: When a Pile of Belongings Tells a Bigger Story
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A push–pull pattern looks like this: From a neuroscience perspective, this unpredictability creates a variable reward schedule, the same learning principle that makes slot machines so compelling. The brain releases dopamine not because of consistent reward, but because of uncertain reward. That uncertainty can make someone think about the relationship far more than a stable one. Why… Read More The Push–Pull Dynamic
Sometimes the most revealing question is also the simplest. When did love ever enter the arena? Looking back over decades, the pattern becomes difficult to ignore. A man stacking chocolate bars marries a woman who has completed her exams, secured a stable teaching career and brings financial security into the relationship. Together, she invests years… Read More When Did Love Ever Enter the Arena?
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 