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Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Relationship therapist issues warning over common habit that is actually a 'major red flag' - and could even be a sign you need to break up
Being in the era of the smartphone means that it has never been easier for people to track where their significant other is at any given time. Popular applications like WhatsApp and Find My Friends make it easier than ever to keep tabs on where other people are. However, just because it is possible to track a person's movements, doesn't mean it's healthy. In fact, according to London-based therapist Phil Macleod, the practice can actually be a sign of underlying issues in a relationship. Phil, who is a therapist and founder of Thought Reader, told FEMAIL that use of location tracking is a 'care-versus-control issue'. He added: 'Occasional check-ins on a loved one's whereabouts can stem from genuine concern - making sure they're safe or that they arrived somewhere okay. 'But tracking someone all the time? That usually says less about love, and more about mistrust, anxiety, or deeper control issues.' In fact, he added, location tracking can even indicate that the relationship has some fundamental issues, if the habit becomes too important to one or both partners. Phil explained: 'When location tracking becomes routine, expected, or obsessive, it often signals that the foundations of the relationship - trust, mutual respect, and emotional safety - may be missing. 'And if one partner doesn't even know they're being tracked? 'That's a major red flag. It can be part of a broader pattern of covert control or spousal abuse, leaving the other person feeling watched, disempowered, or even trapped.' While some people may think that constantly monitoring their partner is about closeness, according to Phil, it could signal the opposite - a breakdown in emotional connection. He continued: 'When someone feels compelled to monitor their partner's every move, it's often because they no longer feel secure or emotionally safe, and that sense of closeness is being replaced by control.' This type of behaviour, which is often driven by fear or unresolved anxiety, is 'usually rooted in a past event or trauma', according to Phil. He added: 'It may reflect fear of abandonment, betrayal, low self-worth, or the belief that one is not "enough". 'Or it may emerge from trust issues that can't be resolved through logic alone.' 'But when fear starts to override trust, a relationship can shift from romantic to transactional - no longer rooted in intimacy, but in surveillance.' So if people find themselves in a relationship where their partner wants to always track them - or they always want to track their partner - it is worth considering what's really going on. Phil explained: 'When one or both people feel the need to track the other constantly, it's rarely about love. 'It's usually a sign of deeper psychological issues that need attention.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
All signs Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers would divorce from lesbian affair rumors to THAT chilling threat
Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' divorce didn't come out of nowhere — it had been building for years. Though the pair managed to stay married for six years, their relationship was marked by turbulence and a string of eyebrow-raising moments, many of which played out in front of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cameras. One of the most unsettling incidents occurred when Phypers, 52, was caught on camera threatening to crush Richards' hand — a chilling moment that hinted at deeper issues behind the scenes. The threatening remark toward Richards came after she was confronted by her former co-stars Kyle Richards and Teddi Mellencamp about not trusting her kids around them. After the moment aired, Richards, Mellencamp, and Erika Jayne took to Twitter to react to Aaron's shocking words. 'Wait! What did he just say??,' tweeted Jayne to her 474,300 followers, which Richards and Mellencamp also shared on their accounts. To give even more specificity to her tweet, Jayne reposted a captioned clip of Phypers saying he was 'gonna crush [Denise's] f**king hand.' During Richards' BBQ, Richards felt she was being attacked for not bringing her children, Sami, Lola and Eloise, to the event. But she had earlier told her castmates she did not like the way they discussed salacious stories near her girls, and it upset her that they cited her history of sexy film roles as a reason she shouldn't mind. During the barbecue, Phypers tried to defend Denise to the women, but every word he said came off as tone-deaf and inflamed matters further. Denise decided to leave the lunch, clenching Aaron's hand and repeatedly telling him, 'Baby don't say a word—we're on the camera. Don't say a f***ing word.' 'Don't tell me what to f***ing say,' Phypers muttered back at her through clenched teeth, as several of her castmates chased after them. 'I don't want you to leave my home like that,' yelled Richards as Aaron replied, 'Well, s*** happens.' Months after the episode aired, Richards addressed the concern over the tense exchange during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with Andy Cohen. The pair discussed the moment after Cohen told her he received 'a lot of questions about' about it. 'Denise, what was going on there? I believe he said he was going to crush your hand,' the host asked. Richards confirmed: 'Yeah, he was going to crush my hand.' 'I did, um, because I didn't even know that either and I played it for him and he said, "I don't even remember saying that. I don't know why I would say that, because I'm afraid of you."' Andy then questioned why Phypers would be 'afraid' of her. 'No, it's in a joking way,' she said while breaking a smile. Despite her attempt to put an end to the backlash over Phypers' comment, her co-stars voiced their disapproval. 'Zero tolerance,' Sutton Stracke said. 'Zero. Unacceptable.' Garcelle Beauvais stated: 'I didn't hear it on the show, but I saw it on social media and that's when I was like, "Oh my God!' And I was, you know, I was worried."' Phypers filed for divorce on Monday in Los Angeles, according to court documents, obtained by He noted that the date of separation from the 54-year-old actress was July 4. The cause for the split was marked 'irreconcilable differences' and Aaron is seeking spousal support from Denise. Although the two do not share any children, he was a stepfather to her daughters Sami, 21, Lola, 19, and Eloise, 13. The two also suffered relationship drama in 2020 when Denise was romantically linked to Brandi Glanville, a fellow cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Glanville claimed the affair took place, even alleging that Phypers was aware and accepting of the situation, but Richards consistently refuted these claims. A year later, Richards' daughter Sami, who was still a minor at the time, claimed she moved in with her dad Charlie Sheen to escape an 'abusive household.' At the time, she described living with Richards and Phypers' home as a 'hell house.' The last time Phypers appeared on his now-estranged wife's Instagram was back in April. A month later, they made their final red carpet appearance. The two wed in September 2018 in Malibu. The wedding ceremony was filmed for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Guests at the wedding included Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell as well as fellow Housewives stars Lisa Vanderpump and Camille Grammer. She wore a strapless Mark Zunino wedding dress embroidered with flowers as she held a bouquet with white and pink peonies. The bride walked down the aisle to Metallica's Unforgiven. Phypers dressed in dark jeans and a white button-down shirt. Phypers and the actress started dating in 2017, and got engaged in January 2018.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man Treats Grandma 'Like a Queen,' But Wife 'Like an Afterthought.' She's Finally Had Enough
A woman on Reddit says she's had it with her husband's grandma In an anonymous post, she writes that her husband's personality completely changes when his grandmother is around Now, she's asking the internet for adviceA woman says her husband "turns into a spoiled, doting man-child every time his grandma visits" — and she's had enough. In a since-deleted Reddit post, she writes, "My husband treats his grandma like a queen and me like an afterthought every time she visits. I need to know if anyone else has dealt with this kind of dynamic because it's seriously making me question everything." The woman says her husband "transforms into a totally different person" — and "not in a good way" — every time his grandmother comes to town. "He treats her like royalty: takes her everywhere, laughs at her jokes, gets excited to run errands with her, and acts like she's the most important person in his life," she explains. "Meanwhile? I'm over here working full-time, taking care of the house, running to the store after work, handling all the responsibilities, and somehow I'm still the one being judged and criticized," she continues. The woman goes on to write that her husband's grandma is "obsessed with controlling the household." "I recently bought a brand new mattress for the guest room with my own money. And the first thing she says? 'You better not let the cats up there.' Not 'thank you' or 'wow, that's thoughtful.' Just immediate control and judgment," she writes. The grandma also "judges" the woman for having indoor cats and "constantly makes snide remarks about people and their pets." Even when she leaves, her aura is ever-present. "Her scent lingers in the house spiritually and literally," the woman writes. "Not even being dramatic here. It's this strong, musty scent that clings to the walls and air, and I can tell instantly when she's been in my room or bathroom. I've tried cleansing, sprays, opening windows. Doesn't help." Elsewhere in the post, the woman writes that the grandma "enables" her husband's laziness, acting like she should be making dinner and "tending to him." However, it's not just the grandma who's the problem, as her husband also plays a role in her discontent. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "He worships the ground she walks on, but acts annoyed when I need attention. She wants to go out? He's thrilled. I want a date night or to go somewhere together? He's suddenly 'tired' or in a mood," she explains. "I often have to be the one to plan things and even then, he doesn't act like he wants to be there." "I feel like I'm the outsider in my own home, while they live in their little codependent bubble," she continues. In ending her post, she notes that she is "exhausted" and "resentful," now "wondering if this enmeshed dynamic is a major red flag." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Reddit users weighed in, with one writing, "Your husband is pathetic. There. I said it. He can treat his grandmother like a queen all he wants, but he needs to know that he can't do that at your expense." "It sounds like you two need couples counseling and if he refuses think about what you want in life," another adds. "Also if the house is yours and was yours before marriage then tell husband that granny isn't welcome and that he can go stay with his family to see her." Read the original article on People
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Forbes
AI And Domestic Violence: Boon, Bane — Or Both?
Output of an Artificial Intelligence system from Google Vision, performing Facial Recognition on a ... More photograph of a man, with facial features identified and facial bounding boxes present. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) One evening, a woman clicked open the camera app on her phone, hoping to capture what nobody else was around to see — her partner's escalating rage. Their arguments followed a familiar pattern: she would say something that set him off, and he would close the physical distance between them, screaming in a high-pitched voice, often threatening her with violence. 'I'd never actually do it, of course,' he would often say later on, once the dust had settled between them. 'You're the one mentally torturing me.' Sometimes, the response would escalate even further. He would throw her phone across the room, upset by the 'invasion of [his] privacy', or snatch an object from her hands, raising it as if to strike her with it. No physical bruises were left, but the writing was on the wall — with no device to capture it, no alert to trigger and no safe place to store the evidence. For many women, this isn't a plot point from a cringey Netflix drama — it's near-daily reality, and comprises the kind of behavior that rarely results in a police complaint. Notably, while threats of physical harm are explicitly criminal in many jurisdictions — including India and the U.S. — they've long gone undocumented and unprosecuted. Experts note that this very pattern — escalating verbal threats, threatened or actual destruction of property and intimidation — often marks the early stages of more serious and damaging domestic violence. And in certain contexts, AI-enabled tools are making it easier to discreetly gather evidence, assess personal risk and document abuse — actions that were previously unsafe or more difficult to carry out. At the same time, these technologies open up unprecedented avenues for new forms of harm. Increasingly, the most common 'eyewitness' in situations like these is a phone, a cloud account or a smart device — secretly recording, storing and offering support or a lifeline. But just as easily, the same tools can be turned into instruments of control, surveillance and even manipulated retaliation. Tech For Good Around the world, one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner, according to the World Health Organization. As AI becomes more embedded in everyday devices, a growing number of tools have come up, often with the stated goal of making homes safer for those at risk — particularly those experiencing intimate partner violence. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as cases of domestic violence surged, Rhiana Spring, a human rights lawyer and founder of the Swiss-based nonprofit Spring ACT, saw an opportunity to deploy AI for good. Her organization developed Sophia, a chatbot that offers confidential, 24/7 assistance to domestic violence survivors. Users can talk to Sophia without leaving a digital trace, covertly seek help and even store evidence for use in legal proceedings. Unlike traditional apps, Sophia doesn't require a download, minimizing surveillance risks. 'We've had survivors contact Sophia from Mongolia to the Dominican Republic,' Spring told Zendesk after winning a Tech for Good award in 2022. Meanwhile, smart home cameras, like those from Arlo or Google Nest, now offer AI-driven motion and sound detection that can distinguish between people, animals and packages. Some can even detect screaming or unusual sounds and send alerts instantly — features that can be valuable for creating a digital record of abuse, especially when survivors are worried about gaslighting or lack physical evidence. Several CCTV systems also allow cloud-based, encrypted storage, which prevents footage from being deleted or accessed locally by an abuser. Services like Wyze Cam Plus offer affordable cloud subscriptions with AI tagging, and features like 'privacy masking' allow selective blackouts in shared spaces. For discreet assistance, several smartphone apps also integrate AI with panic alert features. Examples include MyPlan, Aspire News — which poses as a news app but offers emergency contacts and danger assessment tools — and Circle of 6. Smart jewelry like InvisaWear and Flare hide panic buttons in accessories, where, with a double-tap, users can clandestinely notify emergency contacts and share their GPS location. Beyond home safety and personal apps, AI is also entering hospitals and law enforcement in the context of domestic violence response and prevention. Dr. Bharti Khurana, a radiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, developed an AI-powered tool called the Automated Intimate Partner Violence Risk Support (AIRS) system, which scans medical records and imaging data for subtle injury patterns often missed by doctors and flags patients who may be victims of abuse. According to Khurana's team, AIRS has helped identify domestic violence up to four years earlier than patients typically report it. Another U.S.-based initiative, Aimee Says, was launched in Colorado to help survivors navigate the complexities of the legal system. The chatbot walks users through the process of filing protection orders, finding support organizations and understanding their rights. The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room. 'We want to be there before the person is ready to reach out to a victim service organization — hopefully, early enough to prevent a future of violence,' said co-founder Anne Wintemute in a December 2024 interview with The Decatur Daily. Double-Edged Sword In India and much of the Global South, domestic violence continues to be rampant, widespread and hugely underreported. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), nearly one in three Indian women aged 18 to 49 has experienced spousal violence — but only a fraction seek help, often due to stigma, dependency, fear of escalation or lacunae in response frameworks and accountability. In these contexts, AI has the potential to be a particularly powerful tool — helping survivors document abuse or seek help — but its reach is limited by access, resources and trust in the technology itself. Surveillance concerns also loom large, especially in environments where privacy is already compromised. Moreover, the same technologies that support survivors can also open new avenues for harm — particularly when wielded by abusers. Deepfake technology, which uses generative AI to produce hyper-realistic fake audio, images or video, is already complicating legal proceedings, with fabricated call logs, messages or videos sometimes used to falsely implicate victims. In restraining order hearings or custody disputes, which often happen quickly and with limited fact-finding, courts may have little time or capacity to assess the authenticity of digital evidence. Products that store data, enable remote surveillance and monitor behavior can just as easily become weaponized by abusers. Few tech companies offer transparency and answerability on how their tools could be misused in these ways, or build in strong enough safety features by design. 'In parallel, the emergence of deepfake technology … also raises alarms regarding privacy invasion, security risks and propagation of misinformation,' warned Supreme Court Justice Hima Kohli of India, explaining how easy it has become to manipulate trust in digital content. The same code that is used as a lifeline, then, can also become a weapon in the same breath. As AI evolves, while the real test for the tech industry is indeed about how 'smart' their tools can become, it's also about how safely and justly they can adapt to serve those who need them most.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woman Says She Will No Longer Participate in Her Boyfriend's Family Events After Several Slights: ‘I Don't Feel Welcome'
A woman shared on Reddit that she and her boyfriend have been kept at a distance by his family The woman was upset that her boyfriend's sister-in-law didn't postpone her pregnancy announcement for a few days so that the couple could be present The woman now refuses to attend any family events due to feeling slightedA woman claims her boyfriend's family has kept her at a distance — and now she doesn't want to have anything to do with them. In a post on Reddit's "Am I the A------" forum, the 31-year-old woman detailed her fractured relationship with her boyfriend's family. The couple has been together for almost three years, and in the beginning, his family members 'were kind and really put in effort to get to know me," the OP (original poster) said. "His sister (27F) and his sister-in-law (29F) would text me to plan dinner together, we'd work out together, etc. The feeling was mutual," she continued. But then things began to change. 'Slowly, I've noticed them both distancing themselves from me with no apparent reason to my knowledge,' she wrote. According to the OP, her boyfriend's brother once reached out to ask if the couple wanted to go to Hawaii with him and his wife. The OP and her boyfriend took a few hours to consider and then said yes. 'His brother responds back saying 'never mind, we decided to go with a smaller group' essentially just removing us since everyone else was still going,' she claimed. 'They went on their trip and blocked me and my bf from seeing their social media stories (to this day we're still blocked but haven't spoken up about it to them). There was never an apology or an attempt to communicate what happened, it was just swept under the rug.' The OP also mentioned another incident in which the family had texted them to come over on a Thursday night. She and her boyfriend couldn't attend, but told the family they would see them that Sunday, which was Father's Day. 'The sister texts us a video that night that the SIL/brother are announcing their first pregnancy and that we missed it," she wrote. "There was no attempt to reschedule the announcement so that we could all be present for it. They could've easily said the news on Father's Day, just days later.' Feeling upset and slighted, the woman had a conversation with her boyfriend and expressed her 'concerns that his family is making it clear they don't value our presence." "Whenever we go over to the family home, it feels like everyone goes quiet and dilutes their personality until we leave," she noted. The conversation ended with the OP telling her boyfriend that she will no longer attend his family's events, nor will she congratulate the sister-in-law on her pregnancy due to her "standoffish" behavior. 'I will not go where I don't feel welcome. Today he went to the family home alone and I stayed at home," the OP finished her post, asking fellow Redditors, "AITA [am I the a------]?" For many users, the answer was a resounding yes. Some suggested that she was wrongly perceiving certain situations as slights. 'You can't expect someone to postpone their pregnancy announcement — they invited you, and they shared the video afterwards," one person wrote. "They are allowed to keep that separate from Father's Day, and to share the information with people separately. And refusing to congratulate his SIL is just churlish. It is almost always better to build bridges than burn them." Others questioned whether the woman was leaving facts out of her post to explain why there is a perceived distance between her and the boyfriend's family. 'This sounds a bit like a situation where there are missing reasons somewhere,' a reader said. 'The expectation that they postpone pregnancy announcement is too much." The same reader suspected that the family 'slowly distanced themselves for some reasons you are choosing to not analyze.' However, other commenters sympathized with the OP — particularly regarding the Hawaii invite that was rescinded — and encouraged a direct conversation. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'I'd want closure, and if I have to make family dinner awkward for everyone to get that closure, I will,' one person wrote. 'Then let them know that since they don't see you as family, that you will not be treating them as such and simply cut them off.' Read the original article on People
