In 2026, “ghostlighting” blends ghosting and gaslighting, creating a toxic dating pattern that undermines trust and emotional ...

A common ghostlighting tactic is outsourcing responsibility to tech. Notifications were “glitched,” messages were “lost,” and ...

While there are a few dating trends that seem like they could be beneficial — explorationships, “living apart together,” and “pebbling” come to mind — the overwhelming majority seem to be extremely ...

Recognizing these red flags is the first step toward reclaiming your happiness. A toxic relationship is like a "sinkhole" for ...

Often we don't realize we're caught up in a toxic relationship until we're enmeshed in one. Here's what to do if you become ...

Have you ever felt like you were your boyfriend’s therapist, emotional support system, life coach, and loving partner—all rolled into one? Don’t worry, sis. You’re not imagining it and you’re ...

Have you ever dated someone, only to realize they already had a backup waiting in the wings before your relationship even ended? There’s actually a term for this unsettling dating behavior: it’s ...

If you want to save your sanity, heed my advice: don’t look at social media this Christmas. It’s not the wholesome snaps of happy families wearing matching ugly jumpers or inevitable engagement ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Another day, another new dating trend! Last week, we covered “monkey-barring.” Today, let’s talk ...

What are the relationship killers that marriage counsellors see most often in couples in crisis? We asked a therapist to name ...

Recently I published a couple of articles on toxic relationships that focused on how to recognize toxic individuals and toxic relationships and how to leave a toxic relationship and still love ...