When you’re having a hard time, using ChatGPT for an outlet or support can feel like the easiest thing to do. It’s available anytime, day or night, it doesn’t judge you, it replies right away, and it never makes you feel like your worries are a burden.

Past relationship trauma can often linger long after a relationship has ended. It can be confusing when a relationship feels safe, but there are times when your partner still seems guarded, distant, or fearful.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we often think about mental health as something individual, our relationships also shape our well-being.