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Can Venting Be Manipulative?
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12:04 - 25:04 (12:59)

Venting can serve as a form of self-disclosure and could make someone appear more likable or trustworthy. However, if the venting is perceived as harmful to the target, it may not be effective in manipulation.

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Venting about other people serves a self-disclosure function but can also indicate negative traits like aggression and manipulation.
12:04 - 21:27 (09:23)
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Psychology
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Venting about other people serves a self-disclosure function but can also indicate negative traits like aggression and manipulation. However, it can also make people feel closer to you and value your friendship more.

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Can Venting Be Manipulative?
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#553 - Dr Jaimie Krems - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Friendship
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Modern Wisdom
The impact of attractiveness on women's roles in friendship groups, ability to make friends, and fragility as they climb up the social hierarchy is analyzed.
21:27 - 25:04 (03:36)
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Relationships
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The impact of attractiveness on women's roles in friendship groups, ability to make friends, and fragility as they climb up the social hierarchy is analyzed. While men associate attractiveness with status and fertility, women can see it both as a sign of potential friendship and a dangerous rival in the mating market.

Chapter
Can Venting Be Manipulative?
Episode
#553 - Dr Jaimie Krems - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Friendship
Podcast
Modern Wisdom