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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

You never know whether they're acting': my encounter with the man who spent 50,000 renting girlfriends

From the get go, T was incredibly transparent about the fact that he wants a completely subservient woman he can control. He didn't even necessarily know that what he was saying was offensive. He is, as Zand says, completely open about what he wants: a girlfriend who always says yes.
Independent films
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Do These 2 Things Consistently and Get Along With Anyone

Stable relationships require consistent kindness and truthfulness; inconsistent behavior destabilizes trust and increases anxiety, while maintaining kindness during conflict requires relinquishing the need for external validation.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Epstein files won't knock him out': what Anthony Scaramucci learned in Trump's inner circle

Donald Trump views relationships as transactional rather than genuine friendships, according to Anthony Scaramucci, who has been a vocal critic of the former president for decades.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Struggling with loneliness? Psychology says these 8 behaviors might be why - Silicon Canals

Loneliness has this sneaky way of making you feel like you're the only one experiencing it, doesn't it? I'll admit something: There have been nights when I've scrolled through my contacts, realizing I had no one I felt comfortable calling just to talk. Not because I don't know people, but because somewhere along the way, I'd built walls without even realizing it.
Psychology
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

One of the Best Shows on TV Rises to New Heights of Depravity

Industry portrays finance professionals whose relationships are defined by transactionalism, equating intimacy with career- and money-driven exchanges.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

You know someone values money over people when they display these 7 subtle behaviors - Silicon Canals

Some people prioritize wealth and status over relationships, revealing transactional behaviors like keeping score, networking superficially, and ignoring others' personal hardships.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

One-Sided Relationships: Are They Worth Keeping?

Persistent one-sided relationships that prioritize one person’s needs over reciprocity drain emotional resources and require assessment, boundaries, and possible ending.
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