Technology is not inherently good or bad for your relationship. It all depends on how you use it. Used thoughtfully, it can strengthen connection. A midday “thinking of you” text can brighten your partner’s day. A shared electronic calendar can reduce stress and resentment. A...
A new dating trend circulating on social media, often referred to as shrekking, describes the intentional practice of “dating down” in order to maintain control in a relationship. The idea behind shrekking is that choosing a partner perceived as below one’s standards will create a...
Financial Infidelity: How Money Secrets Impact Relationships and How Therapy Can Help Financial infidelity, sometimes called financial deception, is an often overlooked but deeply damaging issue in romantic relationships. It occurs when one partner keeps secrets about spending, savings, debt, or financial decisions. Because trust...
In 2025, defining cheating in a romantic relationship is more complicated than ever. Surprisingly, there is no single behavior that 100 percent of people agree qualifies as infidelity. As dating norms evolve, technology expands, and relationship expectations shift, couples are grappling with new gray areas...