If you’re a proud doomscroller—or just a casual worrier—congratulations, you’re living in a time where anxiety has never been more on-trend.

Social media in 2025 is like a buffet of existential dread: there’s something for everyone, whether you’re nibbling on climate change panic, feasting on AI job-stealing paranoia, or sipping a cocktail of political and cultural turmoil.

It’s all served up with real-time reports, expert analysis, and just the right amount of clickbait to keep you awake at night.

In 2025, even the most private struggles—like recovering from infidelity—are finding their way online. TikTok, the video platform once known for dance trends and viral challenges, has emerged as a surprising hub for advice on rebuilding trust after betrayal.

With hashtags like #infidelityrecovery and #relationshipadvice garnering millions of views, therapists and influencers are offering quick-fix solutions and emotional support.

But can TikTok really save your marriage, or is it oversimplifying a profoundly complex process? This blog explores the rise of infidelity recovery influencers, critically evaluates their advice, and highlights relevant social science research on relational security and trust.

In the heart of American life lies a paradox: a culture celebrated for its innovation, independence, and opportunities is simultaneously grappling with an overwhelming mental health crisis.

Anxiety and depression are no longer just personal struggles; they are societal phenomena deeply intertwined with the fabric of American culture.

Understanding how these issues manifest and why they persist requires a closer look at the interplay of social norms, economic pressures, cultural narcissism, and the rapid technological changes shaping modern life.

In the vast sea of modern dating, one term has floated to the top like a buoy marking uncharted waters: “situationship.”

It's a word that perfectly encapsulates the ambiguity, emotional complexity, and sometimes maddening joy of the undefined middle ground in relationships.

But where did this term come from, and why has it become so relevant in the modern lexicon? Let's dive into the history of the situationship, its evolution, and why it resonates so deeply with today’s relationship seekers.

Once upon a time, love meant handwritten letters and shy smiles across the room.

Fast-forward to today, and the romance script has changed—think swipes, likes, and emojis.

Technology has brought love into the digital age, opening doors to connection we could only dream of, but not without a few messy complications along the way.

Let’s explore how technology has changed the way we find, nurture, and sometimes sabotage relationships, with a little warmth, some laughs, and a lot of insight.

If there’s one thing that can test the limits of love and patience in a relationship, it’s food.

Not politics, not money, not the thermostat setting—but that rogue fork sneaking onto your plate to snatch a perfectly crispy fry or the last bite of dessert you were saving.

Food-sharing dynamics in relationships are both hilarious and deeply rooted in culture, biology, and psychology.

Let’s dive into why sharing food feels like both an act of love and a battleground, exploring the humor, cultural nuances, and surprising research behind it.

2025 is shaping up to be a year of romantic optimism, whodathunk?

And where better to track the cultural pulse than through memes?

These playful, digital creations often encapsulate societal trends in their purest and most relatable forms.

Let’s dive into the history and evolution of some fresh, heartwarming and recent relationship memes that reflect possible positive shifts in how we are connecting.

In the annals of human history, there have always been whispers of shadow doctrines not written in holy texts but etched into the very marrow of human civilizations.

These are the principles that thrive not in the light of day, but in the dim corners of power, fear, and control.

If there were a scripture for this clandestine belief system, it might be entitled "The Dark Gospel."

The tantalizing connection between money and time raises profound questions about how we define a life well-lived.

Wealth often appears to promise more time—more years, more opportunities, more memories—but is this truly the case?

Beyond the numbers, we are left to grapple with deeper truths about health, happiness, and the very nature of human existence.

Research suggests that wealth can extend life expectancy, but this longevity is neither infinite nor universally meaningful.

Instead, it reveals a complicated interplay between material resources, social systems, and individual purpose. To explore this fully, we must look at the evidence and consider not just how money can buy time but why this matters.

Relationship Anarchy is an edgy philosophy that promises freedom, equality, and all of the joys of intimacy, but none of the strings.

Once a radical manifesto about rejecting societal norms, it’s now a TikTok trend sandwiched between avocado toast recipes and manifesting your soulmate.

If you’ve ever wanted to organize your love life with zero commitment but all the drama, congratulations—you’ve found your tribe.

But has the internet watered down, misunderstood, or just plain hijacked RA?

Oh, absolutely.

Let’s dive into how relationship anarchy has transformed into the millennial/Gen Z mating call for avoiding accountability.

Porn isn’t just about sex anymore—it’s about clicks, cash, and the never-ending dopamine loop. Welcome to limbic capitalism, a world where your brain’s pleasure centers are the battlefield, and the victors are corporations monetizing your impulses.

A recent meta-analysis in The Journal of Sexual Medicine sheds light on how specific types of impulsivity—attentional, nonplanning, and the ever-seductive positive urgency—serve as risk factors for problematic pornography use.

But before we dive into the science, let’s admit it: in the age of instant everything, porn isn’t just “out there”—it’s waiting in your pocket, two taps away.

Intergenerational trauma and family systems healing have long simmered under the radar of mainstream family therapy.

While these concepts are well-documented in academic circles, they’ve often been sidelined in favor of more immediate relational dynamics.

Now, thanks to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit, these once-neglected ideas are experiencing somewhat of a populist revival.

Let’s explore why intergenerational trauma and family systems healing have been somewhat underutilized in therapy, how social media has amplified them, and what therapists can learn from this shift.