Thinking about an ex while in a new relationship. Does that mean she's not over it? Is it normal to think of an ex while ...

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 ...

"He is now married with three children. Part of me wants to tell him how sorry I am for being such a jerk when he was always ...

Getting over an ex is hard... especially when they start haunting you in your dreams. But don’t worry too much. Dreaming about an ex-partner is not some subliminal sign that you should get back ...

Break ups are always difficult, but in this era of everything being done on a screen there's the added displeasure of separating yourself not just physically from your ex, but digitally. Since iOS 15 ...

Q: I broke up with my boyfriend three weeks ago after over two years of dating. The relationship ended up being less passionate over the last several months. I felt like we still had the element of ...

About a month ago my ex-boyfriend dumped me and it was the worst feeling I had ever felt in my entire life. I had no idea what to do, how to think, I couldn’t even eat or get a good night’s sleep. I ...

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 ...

Breakups are the worst. Not only do you have to change the passwords for all your streaming services, but you can end up feeling confused, hurt, and lonely. Cue the late-night texts and not-so-casual ...

Christmas—a time to sleep in, overindulge, and…text your ex? There's something about cozy nights in and festive songs that just makes us feel the urge to reach out to you know who. After a few glasses ...

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, Ten years ago, my then-wife and I lost our oldest child after years of ...