Both intuition and past research suggest that whether people deem someone trustworthy depends on that person’s past behavior and reputation for betrayal. In a series of experiments, psychologists ...

We all want to believe the best in people, but sometimes betrayal hides in plain sight. It's not always about dramatic backstabbing or outright lies. Often, it's subtle actions or patterns that slowly ...

You're looking to make plans for the weekend, and, as such, you text one of your best friends asking if they'd like to hang out this weekend. A preliminary reply simply says that she can't hang out ...

Everyone faces betrayal at some point in life. Perhaps it’s a romantic partner who cheats, or a friend who takes advantage of you. No matter how much the person apologizes, you can’t manage to tap ...