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Guardia Civil can and should get involved if a restraining order is being ignored, especially in a public place.

Here’s how it works in simple terms: 🚨 If a restraining order is breached A restraining order (“orden de alejamiento”) is a legal protection, not a suggestion. If the person: 👉 This is a criminal offence in Spain. Even being in the same public place knowingly can count as a breach. 👮‍♂️ What happens in public places? If people around ignore… Read More Guardia Civil can and should get involved if a restraining order is being ignored, especially in a public place.

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Signs a man may still be married or in a relationship

🔹 1. Limited availability (on a pattern) 🔹 2. Last-minute or controlled plans 👉 He’s working around someone else’s schedule 🔹 3. You never go to his place 👉 Big red flag — especially after a few dates 🔹 4. Very protective of his phone 👉 Suggests he’s hiding communication 🔹 5. Inconsistent communication 👉 Often… Read More Signs a man may still be married or in a relationship

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🎭 When You Meet the “Big House, Big Job, Big Talk” Bullshitter Online

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

You know the type. You match online and suddenly you’ve met: At first, it sounds like you’ve hit the jackpot. But your nervous system quietly whispers: “This feels like a trailer, not a person.” 🧠 THE FIRST CLUE: IT’S ALL IMPRESSIVE, VERY QUICKLY Real life doesn’t usually arrive fully packaged in bullet points. But the… Read More 🎭 When You Meet the “Big House, Big Job, Big Talk” Bullshitter Online

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📱 5 Decades On… Back in the Dating World Without Phones, Apps or a Clue (How Do We “Oldies” Deal With It?)

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

Let’s be honest. We didn’t grow up dating through screens, swipes, emojis, disappearing messages, or people who “viewed your message” but developed sudden emotional amnesia. We grew up with: Now? We are suddenly expected to compete in a world where romance looks like a game of digital ping-pong with strangers who may or may not… Read More 📱 5 Decades On… Back in the Dating World Without Phones, Apps or a Clue (How Do We “Oldies” Deal With It?)

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The Truth About “Get Your Ex Back” Apps: What They Really Do (And Don’t Do)

In the world of modern dating, a new trend has emerged—apps and programs that promise to “get your man back” using psychology, timing, and carefully crafted messages. They sound convincing. Scientific, even. They talk about dopamine withdrawal, emotional safety nets, and something called the “pursuit instinct.” They offer step-by-step plans, message scripts, and timelines designed… Read More The Truth About “Get Your Ex Back” Apps: What They Really Do (And Don’t Do)

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When They Try to Destroy You… From 18 Months Away: A Survivor’s Guide to Laughing in the Face of Distance Drama

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

Let’s be real. You left the building 18 months ago. You packed your bag, you waved goodbye, you moved on. And yet… somehow, some very determined human being decided that your life is still their personal playground. Cue the distant chaos. Threats. Gossip. Family drama. Lawyer letters. Court summons that seem to appear like magic. The occasional… Read More When They Try to Destroy You… From 18 Months Away: A Survivor’s Guide to Laughing in the Face of Distance Drama

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When You Finally Let Go: The Power of Surrendering to Something Greater

There comes a point in life where strength no longer looks like pushing harder. It looks like…putting it down. Not because you’re weak.Not because you’ve given up.But because you’ve reached the edge of what control can do —and you’re wise enough to recognise it. For so long, you’ve held everything together.You’ve carried, fixed, anticipated, protected.You’ve made… Read More When You Finally Let Go: The Power of Surrendering to Something Greater

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