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Facial Expressions That Show What Someone Really Thinks

One reason narcissistic abuse is pervasive is that a narcissist abuses not only verbally but also nonverbally, using condescending, belittling, humiliating, and dehumanizing body language. The Dismissive Glance: A narcissist is capable of communicating a great deal of scorn and disrespect with just a flicker of their eye. This glance, often accompanied by a slight

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Why It's So Important That Breakups Include a Digital Break by Wendy L. Patrick J.D. Ph.D

What People Give Away by the Way They Flirt by Wendy Patrick

Research on initial approach behavior and romantic intent.   KEY POINTS Flirting behavior reflects how different people are interested in pursuing different types of relationships. Flirting behaviors may signal short-term or long-term mating strategy. On the receiving end, there is a preference for “typical” flirtatious behavior. Source: Nicolagiordano / Pixabay Most people have been there—surprised

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 Avoiding Emotions?

 Avoiding Emotions Do you find yourself avoiding emotions? It’s common to engage in behaviors like taking on challenging tasks that make you uncomfortable, staying in social circles that conflict with your values, or suppressing your feelings. However, this can lead to increased anxiety and inner turmoil.   Here are some tips to help you avoid

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Ghosting, simmering, and icing – What are they?

Ghosting, simmering, and icing are colloquial terms that describe the practice of suddenly ending all communication avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation, and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate.[1][2][3]  “When a person is ghosted, even if they try to reach out to the other person to reconnect or receive closure, they are typically silent.” Source:

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