Hurt and broken. Again. (See "Signs You Are In An Unhealthy Relationship".) The pain of romantic betrayal To love means to risk hurt; it's a painful fact, but there it is. No matter how much you ...

If you or someone you know is navigating the emotional debris of a romantic betrayal, here are three crucial steps that might help process the trauma and rebuild trust. 1. Acknowledge The Trauma ...

Both intuition and past research suggest that whether people deem someone trustworthy depends on that person's past behavior and reputation for betrayal. In a series of experiments, psychologists ...

it can be difficult to define the fine line between a romantic betrayal and being overly jealous of your partner's friendships. In relationship therapist Esther Perel's book "State of Affairs ...

When betrayal benefited the participants, they still considered the target trustworthy. This pattern was largely consistent across friendships, romantic relationships and professional relationships.