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Is my partner having an affair with an AI chatbot? – how to deal with emotional infidelity in the time of AI

Could an AI chatbot come between you and your partner? An expert explains when virtual companionship becomes emotional infidelity – and how to respond. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock It’s a scenario straight out of a sci-fi movie: you sense that something is off-balance with your partner, only to discover they’re cheating on you […]

If they look too good to be true, they probably are: The danger signs you might have fallen for a narcissist

They seem perfect: attentive, affectionate and completely devoted to you. But what if that whirlwind romance is hiding something more troubling? Trauma specialist Zoe Clews explains the subtle warning signs that can signal you’re in a narcissistic relationship — and why the people who appear too good to be true sometimes are. Not every intense […]

Five signs your break up was the biggest red flag (and why you have had a lucky escape)

Not every painful breakup is a sign that a relationship was unhealthy. But if the end leaves you feeling as though you’ve lost your identity, can’t stop blaming yourself or are grieving the person they once seemed to be, trauma specialist Zoe Clews says the breakup itself may reveal the clearest warning signs. Most break-ups […]

Open relationships explained: What are they, how do they work, and what is the reality behind the myth?

Monogamy is no longer the only relationship model people are choosing. From open relationships to polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, therapists explain the different approaches, how couples set boundaries, and why communication is the real foundation of any successful relationship. For centuries, romantic relationships have largely followed one accepted blueprint: two people commit exclusively to one […]

Early signs you might be a victim of emotional manipulation — that most people miss

Manipulative relationships rarely begin with obvious control. Instead, the warning signs are often subtle, disguised as love, concern or commitment. Discover the behaviours that are easiest to dismiss — and why recognising them early is crucial. No one enters a relationship expecting to be manipulated. Yet emotional control rarely arrives all at once. Instead, it […]

Sexy dream or emotional nightmare? Experts reveal the danger signs to watch out for if you’re considering an open relationship

Opening a relationship isn’t a fix for trust issues or a failing partnership. As interest in ethical non-monogamy grows, two relationship therapists explain the warning signs you’re not ready —and the conversations every couple should have before taking the leap. Conversations about love and commitment are changing. While monogamy remains the most common relationship structure, […]