“Having a conversation about how the person hurt you, why you feel betrayed, and allowing them to apologize and acknowledge the pain they’ve caused is a great first step in rebuilding the friendship,” says Goldberg.

Goldberg says, "It's important to stay off their phone and be fully present during this first meeting."

“Joining support groups tailored to men can help normalize PPD and reduce feelings of shame and isolation. Knowing that other men feel similarly breaks down walls and encourages openness,” she says.

According to Goldberg, men often cope by internalizing their feelings or adopting a more solution-focused approach, whereas women tend to be more emotion-driven and interested in talking about it often.

“An anxious attachment style can lead to feelings of abandonment, and ruminating can help someone feel closer to their ex,” explains Goldberg. “This can help them maintain control over sometimes intolerable emotions.”

“If during the break, the couple engages in similar contact (i.e. texting throughout the day, meeting up late at night after drinking for physical comfort, etc.), there won’t be enough space between them to help them make an informed and non-emotional decision,” explains Goldberg.

"No parent ever wants to find themselves in this position," Goldberg said. "However, the most sensible approach is to try their best not to react impulsively and to be as supportive as possible. This doesn't mean they have to approve of the relationship…

Though attachment style is often presented as fixed, in reality, it is possible to change your style.

Before you even get into the things that you want in a roommate, Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, founder of Rachel Goldberg Therapy, advises knowing the deal-breakers that would absolutely take someone off the table. “Identify things you absolutely cannot live with, such as a pet allergy or smoking.”

“Setting boundaries on vacation with family is crucial because it helps manage and align expectations, ensuring that each person’s needs and desires are considered,”

“For instance, if one partner is a freelance artist who values the freedom to travel and is open to living in different places, it can bring many challenges if the other partner is a nurse who craves stability,” Goldberg says.

When a woman is attracted to someone like that, it is often a result of her not truly knowing what she wants, or being attracted to something others are drawn to, and not truly being secure with herself.

The pain can also be intensified if it comes with feelings of rejection, abandonment, and/or loneliness.

“When someone is struggling with deep emotions due to a breakup, going through the hassle of finding a therapist or dealing with insurance can feel daunting,” she says.

many couples make an effort to achieve better balance—really, they do—but changes don’t always stick because the idea that women should take care of the housework is so deeply ingrained in both parties.

"This situation underscores the importance of communication and managing expectations," Goldberg told Fox News Digital in an email.

….with postpartum therapist Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, telling Newsweek the husband needs to “realize that supporting his partner and helping with the baby are far more important than a game, and that his priorities need to change.

having so many half-siblings can have long-term effects on children, especially as they grow up and seek romantic partners.

This situation appears to be very complex and emotionally charged, likely brewing for some time before coming to a head due to recent events," Rachel Goldberg, a marriage and family therapist, told Newsweek. "Emotions and resentment are running high in every direction.

Dating a gaslighter will "typically lead to a very unhealthy dynamic," warns Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, founder of Rachel Goldberg Therapy in Los Angeles. But it won't only affect your relationship.