As a psychologist with a specialty in lying and romantic relationships, I see how hard it is for people to move on after a bad breakup. One of the main reasons we get stuck in past pain is the lies we ...

Research published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Social and Personal Relationships has investigated why some people might want to rekindle their past relationships after a break-up. In two studies, ...

At first glance, it might seem nostalgic feelings about an ex-partner can have only a negative effect on your present relationships. But is this true? Could there be positive effects as well? Yes, ...