By Dr. Dylan Selterman - University of Maryland Think back to a time when you felt … [Read More...] about What Did I Do Wrong? Understanding Relationship Betrayal
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Adventures in Dating
A Dark Side of Blended Families: The Role of Ex-Partners
By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing Families If I were to portray the blending … Continue Reading about A Dark Side of Blended Families: The Role of Ex-Partners
Feeling like a Family: Turning Points in Step-Families
By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing Families Photo Credit: News.com.au After the … Continue Reading about Feeling like a Family: Turning Points in Step-Families
Blending Homes: Making the Complex Decision with Kids
By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing Families Before launching back into a blog … Continue Reading about Blending Homes: Making the Complex Decision with Kids
All Mixed Up: Life in a Blended Family
By Jennifer Harman Ph.D. - Colorado State University Adventures in Blending: Memoirs of Mixing Families A few years ago, I shared my ups and downs … Continue Reading about All Mixed Up: Life in a Blended Family
Research Spotlight
The Couple Who Diets Together: How Your Partner Influences Your Weight Loss
By Dr. Marni Amsellem Photo Credit: TVline.com“What should we do for dinner tonight, honey?” Chances … [Read More...] about The Couple Who Diets Together: How Your Partner Influences Your Weight Loss
Cyberbullying: Sticks and Stones May Break my Bones, but Tweets are What Really Hurt Me
In September of 2017, Melania Trump gave a speech to the United Nations in which she spoke out against the … [Read More...] about Cyberbullying: Sticks and Stones May Break my Bones, but Tweets are What Really Hurt Me
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The Ties that Bind: How Our Networks Interrupt Our Relationships
You may remember some time back I wrote a post on interdependence that focused on two different perspectives: … [Read More...] about The Ties that Bind: How Our Networks Interrupt Our Relationships
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding Relationship Relocation
Imagine you are in a highly satisfying long-term relationship. Your partner just told you they have received … [Read More...] about Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding Relationship Relocation
5 Interesting Ways to Tell if Your Crush is Secretly into You
Hey there, single people. I know my entries usually talk about marriage, couples, and breakups, but I’m … [Read More...] about 5 Interesting Ways to Tell if Your Crush is Secretly into You
“He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”: Differences in Breakup Strategies
The old adage is so true: breaking up is hard to do. We prepare ourselves as best as we can, but no matter if … [Read More...] about “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”: Differences in Breakup Strategies
A Utopian/Dystopian Future of Online Dating
By Dr. Richard A. Dowlat – Claremont Graduate University According to a recent article from CNet.com,1 … [Read More...] about A Utopian/Dystopian Future of Online Dating
Ebbs and Flows: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Frequency in Relationships
By Christine Lavosky and Dr. Lindsey Beck Hello there! Yes, you, making an elaborate omelet while gazing … [Read More...] about Ebbs and Flows: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Frequency in Relationships
Fact Checker
“Parents Are Less Happy”: Fact or Fiction?
Last month study results results1 from German researchers on parental well-being (or lack thereof) … Continue Reading about “Parents Are Less Happy”: Fact or Fiction?
Mythbusting Online Dating
Online dating is increasingly popular, and yet misinformation about the industry abounds. Let’s examine … Continue Reading about Mythbusting Online Dating
Science Doesn’t Hate Relfies and You Shouldn’t Either
You know you might be on to something if Jezebel.com writes about it. That’s what happened to the term … Continue Reading about Science Doesn’t Hate Relfies and You Shouldn’t Either
Relationship Science and Pop Psychology: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
We recently ran an article by Dr. Dylan Selterman, titled How to Deciper Your Date...with Science. In his … Continue Reading about Relationship Science and Pop Psychology: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
How to Decipher Your Date…with Science
Recently, an article featured on Psychology Today provided some very unscientific advice on “deciphering … Continue Reading about How to Decipher Your Date…with Science
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Marriage Is Depressing, Especially For Some Women
Marriage isssss supposed to be a happy occasion, but on occasion it may also undermine mental health. To … [Read More...] about Marriage Is Depressing, Especially For Some Women
How Should You Part Your Hair to Look Better?
Photo Credit: ellebangs There is a common belief that hair parted on the right side makes a person appear … [Read More...] about How Should You Part Your Hair to Look Better?
Life after Breakup: An International Survey
To better understand life after breakup, researchers surveyed 5,705 people in nearly 100 countries about their … [Read More...] about Life after Breakup: An International Survey
Is It Better to be the Breadwinner? Implications for Infidelity
image source: nypost.com/2014/04/30/5-tips-for-female-breadwinners/ A study of 2,757 participants from the … [Read More...] about Is It Better to be the Breadwinner? Implications for Infidelity
Brides’ and Fiancés’ Weight Leading Up to the Wedding
How do brides’ physiques measure up to their fiancés? To answer this question, over 600 … [Read More...] about Brides’ and Fiancés’ Weight Leading Up to the Wedding
