❤️‍🔥 Love in the Age of Algorithms: The Neuroscience of Dating Apps, Honesty, and Deception

💬 The Swipe That Changed Everything Dating apps were meant to simplify love — turning chance encounters into curated matches.And in many ways, they work: people meet, connect, even marry through them.But the same tools that help us find love can also amplify illusion — the carefully filtered self, the dopamine-fueled thrill, and, at times, the emotional… Read More ❤️‍🔥 Love in the Age of Algorithms: The Neuroscience of Dating Apps, Honesty, and Deception

November 4, 2025November 9, 2025 Linda C J TurnerLeave a comment

💔 When Touch Is Used to Control: The Dark Psychology of Affection

Touch usually means comfort, safety, and love. It releases oxytocin — the “bonding hormone” — and calms the brain.But not all affection is sincere. Research in neuroscience and psychology shows that some people use touch to manipulate rather than to connect. Key Insights:

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Linda C J Turner1 Comment

The Neuroscience of Mixed Signals: Why “Let’s Stay Friends” Hurts More Than Goodbye

When someone says “Let’s stay friends” and then disappears, it can feel like a quiet kind of heartbreak — confusing, painful, and strangely unfinished.You’re left wondering: Did they mean it? Did I do something wrong? Why does this feel worse than a clean break?Neuroscience and psychology give us powerful answers. 🧠 Your Brain Craves Predictability The human brain is… Read More The Neuroscience of Mixed Signals: Why “Let’s Stay Friends” Hurts More Than Goodbye

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Linda C J TurnerLeave a comment