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The Dutch word for cheating, 'vreemdgaan', is drawing attention as relationship therapist Annette Burgers shares her view on infidelity. She says unfaithfulness often causes serious damage in a relationship, but the question is whether it necessarily means the end, or whether a couple can even emerge stronger after such a crisis.

Doctors, nurses and therapists employed by LifeLong Medical Care walked off the job across the East Bay, disrupting care at the community health network's clinics. The strike affects facilities serving low-income and uninsured patients in Berkeley and neighboring cities. Details on the workers' specific demands and the duration of the walkout were not immediately available.

Russian media are reporting that rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs is serving his prison sentence in unusual comfort. According to NBC News, he has surrounded himself with personal staff recruited from fellow inmates, including a servant, a personal cook and a massage therapist, and reportedly has access to luxuries such as Hennessy. Outlets including Forbes Russia, URA.RU and Metronews highlight what they call his lavish lifestyle in custody, drawing attention and discussion online.

Dakota Johnson, hosting Saturday Night Live, joked that Taylor Swift is her "literal therapist" while discussing her exes. The remark drew attention given Swift's high-profile presence and Johnson's own public relationships, with entertainment outlets picking up the exchange and fans reacting to the friendly reference between the two stars.

A financial therapist is recommending an approach called 'cash yapping' for friends planning group vacations with unequal budgets. The idea is that before agreeing to split costs evenly, everyone openly discusses what they can actually afford, so the group can set spending expectations rather than defaulting to a 50/50 split that strains some travelers financially.

Therapists report a growing number of clients bringing fears about artificial intelligence into their sessions, according to a New York Times report. Patients describe worry over job loss, misinformation and a loss of human control, adding a new dimension to conventional anxiety treatment. Mental health professionals are now adapting their approaches to address these technology-driven concerns.

A traveller heading to Japan with a friend hit a common friction point: he wanted quiet solo time, while his friend wanted to film TikTok content throughout the trip. A therapist weighs in on how to handle mismatched travel styles, suggesting honest conversations about expectations before and during the trip so both people get something out of the experience.

The New York Times reports that anxiety about artificial intelligence is increasingly emerging as a topic in therapy sessions, as people bring worries about job displacement, misinformation, and rapid technological change to their therapists. Mental health professionals are grappling with how to address these fears, which blend concrete career concerns with broader existential unease about AI's growing role in daily life.

The New York Times argues that turning to AI chatbots for emotional support may not actually help people feel better. The piece examines whether confiding personal troubles in a robot offers genuine relief, tapping into growing public debate about using artificial intelligence as a therapist or companion as more people turn to chatbots for comfort and advice.

A man travelling solo in Japan found his itinerary derailed when a last-minute travel companion insisted on detours to viral TikTok spots, turning a personal trip into a content-gathering mission. A therapist has analysed the clash, saying mismatched expectations about travel goals and social media pressures are a common source of friction between temporary companions.

Media outlets are highlighting the difficulty many people face in getting timely mental health treatment, with messages urging the public to seek care when they need it. The coverage underscores ongoing concern about wait times, cost and availability of therapists and counseling services, though no specific program, policy change or event is detailed in the coverage.