Ever Thought About Snooping Through Your Boyfriend’s Phone?

Dr. Catherine says:
I'm telling you right now, forget there's the option to snoop through his phone. You're not paranoid just because the idea popped into your head (after all, he probably keeps his phone chained to him like most people, so how can you not wonder?). But if you're seriously jonesing to take a peek, watch out. Here's how the reality would play out: Either you find nothing and then you've just compromised your relationship and his trust by going behind his back (and if he finds out, trust me: You will look crazy). Or you do find something semiquestionable (because you're getting snippets of information without any explanation), and then you've just given yourself unnecessary stress over what-ifs. Nine times out of 10, wanting to look through a guy's phone is really a symptom of an underlying issue. What you really need to do is ask yourself what's happening with your guy to make you feel so nervous. Are there clues that he's been lying to you about something important -- or even, worst-case scenario, cheating? You'll feel much better -- and get to the truth of the matter faster -- if you address your concerns with actual words, as in: "Listen, I'm really happy with you, but lately I've been getting the feeling that there's something you're not telling me." Add that you can handle whatever he has to say -- it gives him the opportunity to be honest. Then, even if it's bad news, at least it's out in the open. There's no need for him (or you) to sneak around.