shame – Michelle Moore phd

The Telltale Signs of a Liar: How to Spot Deception in Everyday Life (Part 1)

Have you ever had a gut feeling that someone wasn't being truthful, but couldn't quite explain why? Spotting a liar isn't always straightforward. Many signs of deception can look like anxiety, stress, or even just social awkwardness. However, trained observers and psychologists have found that liars often display certain verbal, nonverbal, and behavioral cues-especially when trying to cover up something important. In this post, we'll explore the most common signs of lying and how to spot them in real-life conversations.

How do we get over that dreaded shame and guilt that seems to loom over us like a dark cloud, the second we mention the “D” word?

The Whys One of the breeding grounds for judgment is within society itself. Society is “pro-relationship” and certainly not “pro-divorce.” When you’re single, married friends want to “couple you up,” and when you’re married, your vows reinforce the belief that that union is until death do you part. Society doesn’t like divorce because it represents being broken. It’s hard not to take that personally. Divorce is perceived as a failed marriage, when in truth, at least according to comedian