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If you constantly ruminate on your partner’s past and compare previous relationships, it might be hindering your current relationship’s growth. You may also be experiencing retroactive jealousy, which ...

Jealously is a b—h. Psychotherapists warn that Rebecca Syndrome, also known as “retroactive jealously,” is having a scary impact on relationships, as experts notice a rise in inquiries on the ...

If you’ve ever lost sleep scrolling through your partner’s ex’s Instagram or obsessing over their past relationships, you’re not alone. Welcome to the world of retroactive jealousy – the relationship ...

A small amount of jealousy is normal and, arguably, healthy in a relationship. Knowing your partner could be with someone else if they wanted to can make you appreciate them more, treat them better ...

Many people struggle with retroactive jealousy, which is when you are jealous of a partner’s past romantic or sexual partners. Some of the most common manifestations of this include looking your ...

Being curious about — or even a little bit jealous of — your partner’s exes is one thing, but leaning on misogynistic stereotypes to guilt her for her past is altogether different. Apparently not ...

Jealous, much? Yeah, it happens. We all feel a little sting when we see our partner glance at someone else or when a sibling gets special treatment. But what about feeling jealous over things that ...

Your partner mentions an ex-girlfriend's name in passing, and suddenly your stomach drops. You're scrolling through old Instagram photos at 2 AM, studying the face of someone who kissed them years ...