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A girlfriend he never met? Seems silly, but Te’o among many who claim online wishful thinking
The Washington Post: It started out a stunner: The Heisman Trophy runner-up had told heartbreaking stories about a dead girlfriend who didn’t exist. Then it became unreal: The All-American linebacker said he had been duped
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When Is it Good to Have a Few Close Friends?
The Huffington Post: Look at your life. Do you have friends? What kind of friends do you have? Have you got a few people in your life that you spend a lot of time with?
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Facebook Chitchat Is Unforgettable
Science: One day in 2011, a Facebook user professed a love for clean sheets, ending the humble status update with a smiley face. Little did this person realize, the post would inform our understanding of
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Facebook updates may stave off loneliness, even if no one ‘likes’ you, study finds
The Washington Post: Scientists have found clues to what compels people to constantly update their Facebook status. College students who posted more status updates than they normally did felt less lonely over the course of
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On Facebook, Bad With the Good
The New York Times: Like many women these days, Aran Hissam, 35, of Melbourne, Fla., posted the news that she was pregnant on Facebook. On the morning of an ultrasound last year, she debated on
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Too Big, Too Small? Optimal Circle Of Friends Depends On Socioeconomic Conditions, Goldilocks
Science 2.0: Do you prefer to have a few close friends or a larger social circle that is less deep? Social psychologists say your preference reflect your personality but also individual circumstances – like socioeconomic