What impression management can look like in practice

Impression management is a well-studied concept in forensic psychology and sociology. It refers to the ways individuals deliberately shape how others perceive them—especially to appear normal, trustworthy, or harmless while hiding behaviours, intentions, or risks that would damage that image. In the context of offending behaviour, it is often discussed in relation to “deceptive self-presentation” or “social masking.”… Read More What impression management can look like in practice

Why Some Men Wait Until the Divorce Is Final Before Making Their Move

Not every man is comfortable starting a new relationship with someone who is still legally married. For many, it isn’t about a lack of interest—it’s about respecting boundaries. Some men want the reassurance that the past has been fully closed before investing emotionally in the future. They don’t want to become involved in legal complications,… Read More Why Some Men Wait Until the Divorce Is Final Before Making Their Move

Anger and entitlement

What an abuser may experience psychologically while they are insulting, threatening or physically intimidating someone, there isn’t one universal emotional response. But certain patterns are commonly associated with abusive behaviour. One important distinction is that abuse isn’t necessarily about losing control. In many situations, intimidation is actually being used to gain control. And that leads to a… Read More Anger and entitlement