Beware of a New Toxic Dating Trend: “Ghostlighting”

It's hard to imagine that there would be a dating trend worse than ghosting... but apparently it exists, and it's called "ghostlighting."  It's a toxic combination of ghosting and gaslighting, and it's emerging in the dating world now because so many relationships are undefined "situationships."  It's the perfect breeding ground for manipulation, where a partner feels free to come and go as they please and then make you doubt your own reality!  Whether you're dating or already in a relationship, there are some incredible lessons for us all from dating experts on how to deal with this toxic new trend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Actor Ben Stiller is asking the White House to remove a clip from “Tropic Thunder” from a war video that shows several films from “Superman” to “Top Gun” to “Bravehart” interspersed with clips of U.S. missiles hitting targets in Iran.  Stiller is getting some push back for his comments but he joins a number of artists who have also complained about their work being used in White House videos, including Kesha, Sabrina Carpenter and even Pokémon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37 year old former head Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges after striking a plea deal with prosecutors.  Moore walked into court today, hand in hand with his wife, after losing his job for a multi year affair with his executive assistant.  Moore was accused of much more serious felony charges after his former girlfriend said he broke into her home and threatened to kill himself.  Today’s plea deal paves the way for Moore to redeem himself personally and professionally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headlines are everywhere about 44-year-old Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI after police say the pop star was driving erratically and at high speed. Since being released, Britney has deactivated her instagram account and released a statement through her reps, that is gives fans reason to believe she may soon be getting the help she needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bachelorette, Tayshia Adams, reveals the advice she gave Taylor ahead of filming, and Taylor's "Secret Lives" cast members spill on how they think being the Bachelorette helped Taylor to break a specific cycle. Plus, Taylor's resume is expanding, and we're telling you all about it!And… it’s Ashley’s birthday! Help us celebrate our favorite Real Housewife!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late Thursday evening the Department of Justice published the three missing interviews with a woman who claims President Trump sexually abused her when she was 13.  The DOJ says the 2019 interviews were mistakenly labeled as duplicative, and are now available to the public.  In them, there is a detailed account of an alleged forced sex act and other allegations of Epstein’s  and Trump’s conversations about young girls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is breaking down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines and making a MAJOR announcement about the podcast! Ben reveals that Joey Graziadei is proof that the show works for finding love, but we’re not talking about his bride-to-be… Tyler Cameron finds himself split between Bachelor Nation friends, and a Bachelor Nation star has been announced as part of the cast for Squid Game: The VIP Challenge on Netflix!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an emotional day in court as the former lover of 35-year-old Kouri Ritchins wiped away tears, with his head on the table, unable to look at text messages between him and Kouri in the weeks leading up to Eric Richins’ death. Robert Joshua Grossman testified he had plans with Kouri the day Eric died, but she never showed up and eventually texted him “Eric has passed away.”  Ritchins is accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl in order to get out of debt and spend her life with Grossman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.