Have you ever looked up a partner’s ex’s Instagram out of curiosity? (Er, guilty.) And has that curiosity ever led you down a rabbit hole of digging for information and, perhaps, low-key cyberstalking ...

Chances are you have some experience with jealousy, especially in romantic relationships. It’s pretty normal to occasionally feel insecure or worry your partner might develop an attraction to someone ...

What Is Retroactive Jealousy—and Why Does It Matter? As a marriage counselor and couples therapist helping clients navigate relationship challenges, I often address retroactive jealousy (RJ), which ...

Your partner’s romantic past may haunt you, but self-awareness and trust can stop you from sabotaging your future together. Imagine lying next to your partner, feeling close and connected, but then an ...

Retroactive jealousy refers to the feeling of intense and irrational jealousy about your partner’s past—whether it’s their previous relationships, sexual experiences, or personal history with others.