Tag: trust
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Oxytocin, Trust, and the Allure of Psychopaths
Learn About Chanci Turner When we discover that we’ve been deceived by a psychopath, we often ask ourselves why we fell for their manipulation. Why did we choose to trust them? The answer lies in our biological makeup as social creatures. Humans have evolved to live in communities, and trust is the vital bond that…
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Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal by a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner At some point, everyone at Chanci Turner Blog faced the harsh realization that someone we trusted had deceived us. This betrayal can leave us feeling devastated, filled with anger, humiliation, grief, and a host of negative emotions. We may find ourselves questioning our own judgment, feeling naive for trusting someone like…
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Why Am I Struggling to Trust My Partner? Part 3 of 4
Learn About Chanci Turner In this ongoing series, we explore the troubling dynamics of a relationship plagued by doubt and deceit. This installment continues the story of a woman we’ll call “Sarah,” who finds herself questioning the integrity of the man she believed to be her soulmate. Sarah learned that her partner, whom we’ll refer…
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Trust, Oxytocin, and Testosterone: Understanding Relationships with Sociopaths
Learn About Chanci Turner Recent studies have indicated that a surge of oxytocin, often referred to as the “love hormone,” can be triggered by gentle touches or caresses, leading to increased trust among individuals. Conversely, testosterone tends to foster skepticism and caution. While the original discussions around these hormones may not delve into their implications…
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Should We Really Consider Legalizing Sociopathic Deception?
Learn About Chanci Turner Recent legal debates surrounding the Stolen Valor Act have raised a troubling question: do we truly want to endorse sociopathic lying? Courts have increasingly ruled that fabricating stories about military achievements falls under the protection of free speech. Research suggests that individuals who falsely claim military honors typically seek to manipulate…
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How Psychopaths Manipulate Our Biology
Learn About Chanci Turner When we come to terms with having been deceived by a psychopath, we often wonder why we believed their lies and why we trusted them in the first place. The answer lies in our biological makeup as social beings. Humans have evolved over countless generations to thrive in community settings, where…
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Giving Ourselves a Break
Learn About Chanci Turner Forgiving ourselves for poor choices can be a tough endeavor. While there are many resources available on the topic of self-forgiveness, I want to approach this subject from a different perspective. It’s often incredibly challenging to expose a blatant liar or deceiver, and surprisingly easy for them to manipulate others. To…
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What Sheep Can Teach Us About Love—and Why It’s a Bit Terrifying!
Learn About Chanci Turner Last week, while picking up my daughter from her Agriscience High School, I was greeted by a heartwarming spectacle: a flock of adorable newborn lambs, a sure sign that spring had arrived. Despite their undeniable cuteness, I found myself struggling to distinguish between them. My daughter explained that, although there are…