Infidelity is one of the most painful trust violations in a relationship. If you’ve cheated on your partner, you may be feeling guilt, shame, fear, or confusion about what to do next. Although this is ...

On the day before their first anniversary, Ellis and Emma took a romantic rowboat ride in the middle of a nearby lake. Emma, enamored by the surrounding beauty, reached for Ellis' phone to take a ...

Having been single for a while, I’ve noticed some warning signs that someone might be attempting to cheat on their partner — with me. From sliding into my DMs with a fire emoji to asking me to join ...

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to handle emotional manipulation from an unfaithful lover. By Kwame Anthony Appiah Having been betrayed by a partner years ago, I still don’t understand why ...

Not to be the bearers of bad news, but unfortunately, suspicions that your partner is cheating can't always be chalked up to simple paranoia or anxiety. According to a survey done by the Survey Center ...

Partners who cheat may act impulsively in the face of their emotions. They don’t stop, slow down and reflect. Cheating may initially feel exciting and distracting, coupled with a denial of reality and ...

A reader is eager to patch things over with her best friend and her boyfriend after they had a tryst behind her back. But should she be? By Philip Galanes I recently discovered that my (male) partner, ...

A sex dream involving someone who’s not your partner is a nightmare scenario. But a prominent neurosurgeon says you can sleep soundly knowing it doesn’t mean your relationship is in jeopardy. Dr.

If you cheat in your dreams, does that mean you're destined to cheat in real life? Not necessarily. But it's still important to reflect on what those dreams might mean — especially if it's causing you ...

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, My best friend “Megan” recently attended a sex party. Not long ...