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11 Truly Sad Signs Someone Doesn’t Care About You, Even If They Won’t Admit It

11 Truly Sad Signs Someone Doesn’t Care About You, Even If They Won’t Admit It

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s easy to tell someone you care about them, to send little texts and use affirming words when you’re together. But when the stakes are high, someone who doesn’t care about you will be silent. They may not admit it, but their actions speak volumes. It doesn’t matter what your love language is, talk is cheap when it comes to showing someone you love them. And if someone’s talk is cheap, you’ll notice a few sad signs. Once they do, it’s your job to listen. 11 truly sad signs someone doesn’t care about you, even if they won’t admit it 1. They’re never first to reach out Pheelings media | Getty Images When someone truly cares about you, they stay in touch instead of waiting for you to text or call first. All relationships function with some level of give and take, but there’s still a sense of balance. Sometimes, you’re the one who initiates plans and other times, they are. If you notice you’re always the one to reach out first, it could be …

You Can Usually Tell How Manipulative Someone Is By These 7 Things They Do Consistently

You Can Usually Tell How Manipulative Someone Is By These 7 Things They Do Consistently

Published by Jenni Sidey

A master manipulator is a type of person you will date, and at first, things will seem infallible. It all seems too good to be true, and you’ll wonder how in the world you got so lucky. But as time goes on, you gradually uncover their manipulative tactics and how indifferent you’ve become to all the red flags. Once you recognize these manipulative habits, which often happen consistently, it’s best to run as fast as you can. You can usually tell how manipulative someone is by these 7 things they do consistently: 1. They’re emotionally abusive A manipulative person, by definition, is an emotionally abusive person. They are unpredictable with their spouts of anger and are known to lash out fortuitously. They’re typically short-tempered, and you never know what frame of mind they’ll be in.  “You’ll see the seething rage that edges every word, and you will know at that moment, deep within your bones, that this person is manipulative and does not care about you one bit,” explained therapist Joanne Brothwell. That dead you …

Manipulative People Almost Always Say 11 Phrases During Even The Most Casual Conversations

Manipulative People Almost Always Say 11 Phrases During Even The Most Casual Conversations

Published by Jenni Sidey

Manipulators become toxic because they feel inadequate. It might not seem like that in their quest for power and control and dominance, but in reality, most manipulators are compensating for a sense of insecurity or powerlessness internally. Manipulative people almost always say certain phrases during even the most casual conversations, whether it’s sparked by childhood trauma and a hyper-competitive household, or something deeper that comes from a place of helplessness. Manipulative people almost always say 11 phrases during even the most casual conversations 1. ‘You’re lucky you have me’ Monkey Business Images | Shutterstock This is a tame alternative to commonly manipulative phrases like “if you loved me, you would…” and “you’d be nowhere without me.” Manipulators do their best to isolate their victims from everyone else, and while that usually comes from weaponization and blame, it can also come from love-bombing and inflating the feelings of safety in their relationship. They need other people to feel entirely dependent on them to live, or they’re impossible to manipulate and take advantage of. RELATED: 10 Ways …

11 Sly Phrases Tricky People Use To Make You Think They’re Listening When They Couldn’t Care Less

11 Sly Phrases Tricky People Use To Make You Think They’re Listening When They Couldn’t Care Less

Published by Jenni Sidey

Everyone wants to be heard and understood. In fact, when people don’t feel understood, scientists can actually see differences in their brains. It’s part of being human! That’s why it’s easy to fall for tricky people when they use sneaky phrases that make it sound like they’re listening. In reality, they couldn’t care less. In order to tell the difference, you need to be on the lookout for not just these shallow affirmations that don’t actually offer any insight or support. You also need to watch how they say these sly phrases, and what they do before an after. Only then can you decide if this person actually has your best interests at heart.  11 sly phrases tricky people use to make you think they’re listening when they couldn’t care less 1. ‘I see where you’re coming from’ simona pilolla 2 | Shutterstock Using the phrase “I see where you’re coming from” is one of the sly phrases used by people pretending to care when they aren’t actually listening. They seem attentive, but they’re not …

Former Abilene Christian basketball player permanently banned after NCAA manipulation findings

Former Abilene Christian basketball player permanently banned after NCAA manipulation findings

Published by skeptic

The NCAA says former Abilene Christian basketball player Airion Simmons broke the association’s gambling rules after investigators determined he shared confidential team information with bettors and agreed to influence his play during a 2024 game against Tarleton State. The ruling, released Friday (May 15) by the Division I Committee on Infractions, centered on a March 20, 2024, matchup between Abilene Christian University and Tarleton State University. NCAA officials said Simmons accepted $3,500 after agreeing to “play[ing] bad” during the game as part of a betting scheme tied to outside gamblers. Former Abilene Christian men’s basketball student-athlete violated sports betting integrity rules:https://t.co/C73syI1XiM — NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) May 15, 2026 According to the negotiated resolution, the case surfaced after another former Abilene Christian player disclosed details while attending a Division II school in September 2025. The player told coaches and NCAA officials that Simmons and another teammate discussed “a way to get paid to lose the game” while they were playing video games before the Tarleton State matchup. Investigators were also told about a FaceTime call involving …

Some Husbands Do 11 Things In The Name Of Love That Actually Hurt Their Wives For Life

Some Husbands Do 11 Things In The Name Of Love That Actually Hurt Their Wives For Life

Published by Jenni Sidey

Many people can’t imagine intentionally hurting someone they love. For others, though, it’s just normal. Therapist Claire Jack explained that no one can get through life without ever hurting anyone, but some people do it on purpose because they enjoy it or they’re dealing with wounds of their own. Unfortunately, men can fall into this category, because some husbands do certain things in the name of love that actually hurt their wives for life. They claim that they’re acting out of love, and they might really believe that on some level, but their behavior does nothing but leave their wives with lasting emotional scars. They equate love with control and possessiveness, and their wives suffer the damaging consequences. Some husbands do 11 things in the name of love that actually hurt their wives for life 1. Act controlling to protect her DimaBerlin | Shutterstock A controlling husband may try to micromanage every aspect of his wife’s life and claim that he’s protecting her in the process. He can frame telling her how to dress or …

Axios accused of “market manipulation” with Iran reporting

Axios accused of “market manipulation” with Iran reporting

Published by Sam Flores

Over the past several weeks, Axios has repeatedly reported that a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran was either “close,” “imminent” or nearing completion. On Wednesday, a little over an hour before Axios reporter Barak Ravid published a scoop claiming the White House believed it was close to reaching a one-page memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war, nearly 10,000 crude oil contracts — worth approximately $920 million in notional value — were sold on the futures market by traders betting the price of oil was about to fall. According to data highlighted by trading surveillance accounts like The Kobeissi Letter, whoever placed those bets stood to make an estimated $125 million as oil prices collapsed more than 12%. Then the reality of the war hit. Iran called the whole thing “the Americans’ wish list,” Donald Trump told the New York Post it was “too soon” to prepare for peace, Israel said it hadn’t even been informed of the proposal and oil bounced back 8% as traders realized the “imminent deal” might not exist at …

Women Who Rarely Get Manipulated By Men Usually Notice These 11 Things Immediately

Women Who Rarely Get Manipulated By Men Usually Notice These 11 Things Immediately

Published by Jenni Sidey

Some men set out to manipulate women. They know that by taking control, they might be able to get everything they want from her. There is never a genuine relationship when manipulation is involved. These men don’t stand a chance against strong women. They rarely allow themselves to be manipulated because they can see through a man’s lies from a mile away. All of his tactics, from love bombing to gaslighting, aren’t going to affect her. If you’re able to ignore a man’s attempts to control your life, you should be proud. It isn’t easy, but if you notice these things immediately, you’re ahead of the game. Women who rarely get manipulated by men usually notice these 11 things immediately 1. Their actions don’t match their words Alex Green from Pexels via Canva Anyone can talk a big game. For some men, this behavior comes naturally. They’re comfortable telling a woman everything they think she wants to hear, even if they don’t plan to follow through with it. This is a classic form of manipulation. They’ll say …

11 Traits You Can Easily Spot In A Bad Person That You Won’t Find In Good People At All

11 Traits You Can Easily Spot In A Bad Person That You Won’t Find In Good People At All

Published by Jenni Sidey

We have all kinds of societal and personal ideas of what a “bad person” looks like, but more often than not, those are reflections of us, rather than someone else. We don’t always have a great definition of what it means to be a “bad” person, but when we see them, we know. From subtle behaviors to passive-aggressive language, there are traits you can easily spot in a bad person that you won’t find in good people at all. We also notice our own energy change, which is why noticing these behaviors is essential for ensuring you’re not draining yourself in favor of being “liked” or making someone else comfortable. Here are 11 traits you can easily spot in a bad person that you won’t find in good people at all 1. They judge people on things they can’t change PeopleImages | Shutterstock While we’re all, good and bad, wired to judge people upon first impressions, the worst people in your life use their judgment as a tool to actually make you feel bad. They …

Dark personality traits predict manipulation and aggression in romantic relationships

Dark personality traits predict manipulation and aggression in romantic relationships

Published by José Betancourt

People with certain antagonistic personality traits frequently approach romantic partnerships with heightened levels of aggression, dominance, and a preference for unconventional sexual experiences. These same traits are connected to a higher likelihood of using manipulative tactics to coerce intimate partners into sexual activities. The research mapping out these behavioral patterns was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. In popular culture, the phrase toxic relationship is used to describe partnerships defined by controlling, manipulative, or emotionally abusive dynamics. Psychologists prefer to use specific, measurable concepts to understand why certain people routinely cultivate highly conflicted or damaging romantic bonds. One major area of focus is a constellation of personality profiles known as the Dark Triad. The Dark Triad consists of three distinct but related personality traits: psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. Psychopathy involves high impulsivity, a pronounced lack of empathy, and a tendency to behave antisocially. People with high levels of psychopathy struggle to form genuine emotional bonds. Narcissism is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance. Narcissistic individuals demand constant admiration and often react …