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Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

Psychology says people who are warm in public but distant in private aren't being fake in either setting - they've built an entire social identity around the version of themselves that performs well in rooms and they genuinely don't know who shows up when the room is empty - Silicon Canals

People may develop a polished public persona that overshadows their true self, leading to a disconnect between social performance and personal identity.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

There's a specific kind of social performance I've perfected over twenty years of having no close friends. I can walk into any room, be warm and engaged for three hours, drive home in complete silence, and feel more alone than I did before I arrived - Silicon Canals

Social performance can mask deep loneliness, as individuals may connect outwardly but feel isolated internally.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

FilmWatch Weekly: Camus' 'The Stranger' on screen, Christian Petzold's 'Miroirs No. 3,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

François Ozon's adaptation of The Stranger, while visually stunning, reveals the limitations of cinema in depicting the complex inner states of consciousness that Camus masterfully crafted in his text.
Writing
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Relationships
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Google's new Pixel 10 ads made me go 'wait, WHAT are they trying to sell?'

A relationship transformed as one partner sought something new, leaving the other feeling inadequate and confused.
Relationships
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Google's new Pixel 10 ads made me go 'wait, WHAT are they trying to sell?'

A relationship transformed as one partner sought something new, leaving the other feeling inadequate and confused.
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Relationships
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Ask Allison: I'm not in love with my husband but I don't want to hurt him or our children by leaving. Should I have a secret affair?

A long-term marriage can lack emotional and sexual connection despite a partner's kindness, prompting a desire for a different life.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Finding a Path Through Parenthood After Brain Injury

Brain injury survivors can experience emotional disconnect and imposter feelings during motherhood and require long-term advocacy and care to address lasting impacts.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

People Are Revealing "Overlooked" Signs That A Marriage Won't Last, And It's Shocking

Overlooked signs of marriage failure include a lack of emotional reactions and constant negative teasing.
fromFortune
10 months ago

The heiress of $10 billion Perdue farms and the $12 billion Sheraton hotel empire wore hand-me-downs, still rides the subway, and flies economy

If you're always going on private jets, what inkling do you have about the real world?
Startup companies
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