

How to Handle Social Media After Infidelity
If you've been through an affair, you know how hard it is to trust anyone again—and that "anyone" may even include yourself. After trust...


Is Cheating in Your DNA? What Science Says About Infidelity
When someone discovers their partner has cheated, they are often overwhelmed and heartbroken. It can feel impossible to believe their...


Understanding Emotional Blackmail in Relationships: A Clinical Perspective
In the context of interpersonal relationships, emotional blackmail is a form of psychological manipulation where one individual uses...


Why Confiding in Loved Ones is Essential after a Toxic Relationship
When you finally close the door on a bad relationship, you may feel a mix of emotions—confusion, frustration, and even anger at yourself...


No One Really Cheats on a Whim
When I counsel couples facing infidelity, it’s common for the partner who strayed to claim their actions "didn’t mean anything." They...


Are You Being Emotionally Blackmailed by Your Partner?
Discussions about gaslighting and emotional abuse are common among dating friends and married couples, but one form of abuse that doesn’t...