Breakups

"Love Is Blind" Poses the Question: Is Cheating Hereditary?

03/07/2024

"Love Is Blind" Poses the Question: Is Cheating Hereditary?

If you ask someone to explain why they cheated on their partner, they may blame it on feeling unhappy in the relationship or admit to it being a selfish mistake.

I Did an Emotional Cord-Cutting Ritual to Sever Ties With an Ex, and It Worked

02/22/2024

I Did an Emotional Cord-Cutting Ritual to Sever Ties With an Ex, and It Worked

Content warning: The following story contains a description of stalking.

My Partner and I Disagree About Abortion Access. Is That a Dealbreaker?

01/24/2024

My Partner and I Disagree About Abortion Access. Is That a Dealbreaker?

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion access became a major talking point for people all over the United States.

40+ Spicy Instagram Captions to Use After a Breakup

11/28/2023

40+ Spicy Instagram Captions to Use After a Breakup

Breakups are never easy to navigate — and it's always when you're feeling most vulnerable that people come out of the woodwork to share their tips on how to get over a breakup.

After My Divorce, I Came Down With "This Is My Husband" Syndrome

11/24/2023

After My Divorce, I Came Down With "This Is My Husband" Syndrome

When I first got divorced seven years ago, I hadn't pictured the possibility that I'd still be single.

If Your Partner Never Does Anything "Right," It Could Be Weaponized Incompetence

10/27/2023

If Your Partner Never Does Anything "Right," It Could Be Weaponized Incompetence

For those of you in a relationship, you know all too well how easy it is to argue with your partner about the small things — like how they fold clothes or load the dishwasher.

A Psychologist Unpacks Where Exactly Stacy and Izzy From "Love Is Blind" Went Wrong

10/14/2023

A Psychologist Unpacks Where Exactly Stacy and Izzy From "Love Is Blind" Went Wrong

Between JP's anti-makeup rant, Uche's condescending God complex, and Izzy's Solo cups, the newest season of "Love Is Blind" made one thing clear: love may be blind, but red flags are always in plain sight.

What Are the Stages of a Breakup?

09/11/2023

What Are the Stages of a Breakup?

You've probably heard of the five stages of grief, which were first developed by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her book "On Death and Dying."

How to Get Over a Breakup, According to Experts

09/11/2023

How to Get Over a Breakup, According to Experts

The circumstances around every breakup are unique.

This Subtle Form of Cheating Could Be Why You're Not Happy in Your Relationship

09/08/2023

This Subtle Form of Cheating Could Be Why You're Not Happy in Your Relationship

Though there's no one leading cause of breakups, infidelity tends to rank high on the list of reasons people end their relationships.

Should You Text Your Ex? Stop and Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First

08/28/2023

Should You Text Your Ex? Stop and Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First

If you've ever thought "Hmm, should I text my ex?," you likely already know the answer is no. And yet, despite everything and everyone telling you it's a bad idea, you give in and text your ex anyway.

The Most Chaotic Ways People Found Out They Were Being Cheated On

08/02/2023

The Most Chaotic Ways People Found Out They Were Being Cheated On

It doesn't matter if you're a hot person, a model, a celebrity, or a normie, cheating doesn't discriminate — nor is it ever fun to be on the receiving end of.