3 warning signs your engagement was actually an ‘upgrade trap’

Are you stuck in an ‘upgrade trap’? (Picture: Getty Images)

A proposal can be a major romantic milestoneone, whether it was a whirlwind decision or carefully considered for years.

But for certain couples, what might look like a meaningful step forward in the relationship may actually be something else entirely.

Introducing the ‘upgrade trap’ — a term you may not have heard before, but one that psychologists tell Metro they’ve encountered repeatedly.

Dr Madeleine Roantree, who’s...