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Cracking the Code: Person vs. Persona

How well you know someone and can interpret their actions may be a matter of perspective and circumstance. This is why the dating landscape is often difficult to navigate.

Let’s say that you meet a stranger at a bar, they seem carefree, or is that merely a byproduct of the environment? They’ve had a few drinks, which isn’t a problem because its the weekend, they’re with their friends who endorse them as a good person, all positive signs.

So what’s the problem? There isn’t a visible red flag.

However, the issue is not what you see; it’s what you don’t know.

The beginning of many relationships thrives on the unknown as couples learn more about each other. This period of discovery seems adventurous as you reach benchmarks or stages that if they go off without a hitch propel you forward. Things start off fast and hopefully stay fun as you progress at an organic rate into more serious territory.

Categories Cheating and Infidelity, Editorial
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Upgrading Communication with Technology?

Our relationship with technology is an interesting case study. In theory, as technology advances, society improves because tasks take less time and effort. That saved free time and energy can go to use on other things.

There are conflicting viewpoints in this regard. The first is that technology is replacing the value and satisfaction of hard work, which makes a solid case. The counterpoint is that things don’t have to be back-breaking or difficult all the time. The idea of work evolves as our society changes. The paste is out of the tube, and there’s no going back, so you might as well brush your teeth.

How does technology affect your relationships?

Categories Computers and Tech, Editorial
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White Lies: More Simple Than Truth

White lies are an interesting case study. More often than not, the liar, when pressed for an explanation, will suggest that it was easier to fudge the information. Telling the truth would involve a more involved discussion, where the context would need to be laid out and details provided. Even so, the facts might seem unreal.

So, to avoid the hassle and time necessary for a real discussion, a small, inconsequential lie is told.

Categories Cheating and Infidelity, Divorce
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Fantasy Football: Reality or a Cheater’s Lie?

Fantasy football is a game that those who participate in really embrace for various reasons.

For many, it’s an excuse to follow the entire NFL rather than rooting for a single team. Participating in a fantasy football league is particularly appealing if your favorite team isn’t getting anywhere near the “playoffs,” as Jim Mora infamously exclaimed.

As you get older and see friends and family more infrequently, it’s an excuse to stay connected, too. The days of real competition on the playing field are merely memories now as an adult. But, the competitive spirit remains strong as we each manage a made-up team of pro players that grind it out on the gridiron of the internet. The teams may be a fantasy, but the bragging rights of victory are firmly planted in reality.

Categories Cheating and Infidelity, Video Surveillance
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The Secrets of Social Media

Sometimes, when you’re about to call someone, you pause and think, “Wouldn’t it be easier just to text?” That way, you can achieve your primary goal to make to contact but without the time and anxiety of prolonged conversation. The truth is, it’s more considerate because the other person responds at their convenience.

However, there are pitfalls to texting. One common complaint is the absence of tone.

Is the person on the other end being genuine or sarcastic?

Is either of you invested, or is this merely the courtesy of prior familiarity?

Categories Cheating and Infidelity, Computers and Tech
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