Navigating Boundaries: Dealing with Frequent Phone Privacy Requests in Relationships

A concerned boyfriend seeks advice on his girlfriend's regular request to go through his phone, which she claims eases her anxiety about being cheated on. The columnist advises against submitting to this behavior, stating that it is a major red flag and not a healthy way to establish trust in a new relationship. Trust should be a choice, and the girlfriend's actions indicate she is not ready to make it.