The term “phantom ex” was initially defined by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A., in their book Attached, as a past significant other that your current partner frequently dwells on and ...

Demetrius FigueroaLet’s all just admit something here: We’re practically social media detectives. And this means we have intel into each other’s pasts — potentially even years back. So it’s no ...

Spousal benefits are commonly called family benefits; benefits available to family members. Let’s start with spousal benefits in order to truly understand ex-spousal benefits. Current spouses are ...

Even if you and your ex had a messy breakup, there's almost always a point in time where you miss them, even if it's just for a minute. That lingering temptation that convinces you that texting your ...

Texting your ex on their birthday may seem harmless, but most of the time, it's not helpful at all. Texting your ex is a bad idea, in general, but many people still ask, "Should I wish my ex a happy ...

Dr. Jenn Mann is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the relationship expert behind InStyle's long-running weekly column, Hump Day. She is best known for her hit VH1 show, "Couples Therapy ...

There are so many reasons why someone might seem to still have feelings for their ex. And not all of them are romantic or threatening to your relationship. If your partner still talks to their ex, ...

It’s been a while since you last thought about your ex. You took time to grieve, heal, and move forward. You may have even started dating someone who’s better for you. You’re at that point where you ...

Ah, the ex factor. The word alone has an illicit, tempting force packed into those two little letters that it’s no wonder many former couples can’t resist the allure of a second chance at love (and ...

After a relationship ends, many people still feel emotions for their ex-partners. Depending on whether someone wanted the breakup or not, it can be difficult to emotionally “get over” an ex-partner.