Intimate Relationships in the Digital Era

Deception

Behind the Mask: Why Do People Catfish?

Janneke M. Schokkenbroek, Ph.D. on January 13, 2025

Ever wondered why people catfish? Dive into the hidden motivations behind fake online personas—such as loneliness, thrill-seeking, and identity exploration.

Ever wondered why people catfish? Dive into the hidden motivations behind fake online personas—such as loneliness, thrill-seeking, and identity exploration.

Ghosting

The 4 Phases of Recovery From Ghosting

Janneke M. Schokkenbroek, Ph.D. on December 5, 2024

Ghosting isn't just disappearing - it's and emotional whirlwind to those left behind. Let's explore the rollercoaster of feelings and lasting impacts ghosters leave in their wake.

Ghosting isn't just disappearing - it's and emotional whirlwind to those left behind. Let's explore the rollercoaster of feelings and lasting impacts ghosters leave in their wake.

Infidelity

When Does Chatting Become Cheating?

Janneke M. Schokkenbroek, Ph.D. on November 15, 2024

Social platforms make it easy to connect with others, but when do these connections become betrayals? Explore the complexities of online infidelity.

Social platforms make it easy to connect with others, but when do these connections become betrayals? Explore the complexities of online infidelity.

Relationships

How Wrong Is It to Track a Partner Online?

Janneke M. Schokkenbroek, Ph.D. on October 20, 2023

Tracking a partner's online activities can often signal jealousy, distrust, or a need for control. But does it always?

Tracking a partner's online activities can often signal jealousy, distrust, or a need for control. But does it always?

Ghosting

7 Unspoken Reasons Why People Ghost

Janneke M. Schokkenbroek, Ph.D. on February 17, 2023

Has your date stopped replying to your texts? Here are some reasons why they may have decided to ghost you.

Has your date stopped replying to your texts? Here are some reasons why they may have decided to ghost you.