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Beware of the Dark Triad
— Think of the Dark Triad of Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism as the Bermuda Triangle – it’s perilous to get near it! The traits of all three often overlap and create personality profiles...
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Have You Caught a Catfish? Online Dating Can be Deceptive
Nicole Marie Allaire, Iowa State University On the internet, you can become anyone you want to – at least for a while. And though deception doesn’t fit well with lasting romance, people lie all the...
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Detecting Deepfakes by Looking Closely
— Detecting deepfakes by looking closely reveals a way to protect against them Are any of these faces real? meyer_solutions/Shutterstock.com Siwei Lyu, University at Albany, State University of New...
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Why Do People Lie?
— Why do people lie? What does that say about us? Maybe a better question is -why do we believe lies? If our actions and choices dictate our beliefs, how can we continue doing things that we know are...
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Self-Deception: Feeling Right and Being Wrong
You can feel completely right and be absolutely wrong. Unnerving isn’t it? Self-deception is most likely when: #1. Entrenched ideas are challenged. Your mind is closed about things you’re certain...
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Shipwrecked
Tears welling in azure eyes you recited your amorous soliloquy I bathed in the water of your emotion permitted myself to rest to be soothed At long last be content You proclaimed my imperfections...
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How I Nearly Lost My Life in a Marriage Scam
I have recently gone through something that I haven’t been ready to share until now. It’s so shockingly unbelievable that I feel ill just thinking about it. At first, it seemed too inconceivable to...
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The Wolf of Instagram and the Damage of Deception
Over the course of last week, a story exploded of an influencer on Instagram and YouTube named Derrick Jaxn. Derrick has written several books and had over a million followers. He created daily videos...
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Courage: The Key to a Healthy Relationship
It has taken me a long time to realize this, but the key component to having a healthy loving relationship is; wait for it… courage. First and foremost, it takes courage to realize that a healthy and...
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My Moment Is Not Your Opportunity
When you are vulnerable about a difficult moment, people around you have a variety of reactions. Some people appreciate the opportunity to connect with someone with whom they can relate. Some people...
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7 Signs That Someone’s Lying to You
Over the past couple of weeks, a few articles about lying and deception have crossed my desk. I took this as a message that I should do a little research on the subject. The cover story of the June...
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5 Symptoms of Self-Deception that Trap Unsuspecting Leaders
“The ingenuity of self-deception is inexhaustible.” Hannah More The belief that you never lie to yourself means you’re trapped by self-deception. Dangers of self-deception: #1. Self-deception limits...
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Deception and Delusion a Growing Trend
This Trend Is Disturbing There is a disturbing trend that is taking place amongst many men and women. As a Relationship Coach, I must discuss this issue because I always encourage clients and people,...
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Narcissist Cheating Patterns: Decoding Infidelity Signs
Narcissistic personalities frequently display cheating patterns in romantic relationships. Understanding these patterns is important for recognizing the signs of a narcissist’s infidelity and...
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6 Ways AI Can Make Political Campaigns More Deceptive Than Ever
By David E. Clementson, University of Georgia Political campaign ads and donor solicitations have long been deceptive. In 2004, for example, U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry, a Democrat, aired an...
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How to Spot Fake People: 10 Signs of Toxicity and Deception
We all encounter different kinds of people in our lives, but sometimes it can be hard to tell who is genuine and who is fake. Fake people are those who pretend to be something they are not, who lie,...
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The Throes of Attention
Some people suck all the air out of the room. You know the kind. Some people try to suck all the air out of the internet. You also know the kind. What do we miss when the signal-to-noise ratio is...
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The Truth Is Where You Belong
A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough. Galatians 5:9 A little yeast and a small lump turns into magnificent loaf, with a far more sumptuous appeal and that is quite appetizing if all...
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How Often Do You Lie? Deception Researchers Investigate How the Recipient and...
By Christian B. Miller, Wake Forest University Prominent cases of purported lying continue to dominate the news cycle. Hunter Biden was charged with lying on a government form while purchasing a...
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The Truth About Men’s Views on Mistresses
Why won’t he marry me? A friend of mine unknowingly became involved with a married man. She found herself deeply involved after discovering his marital status. Despite his sweet talk and promises,...
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