Getting romantically involved with a coworker is not uncommon; it’s estimated that nearly 10 million … [Read more...] about Dating Your Boss May Be Bad For Your Career
Hopelessly Romantic and Easily Disappointed?
America is a country of romantics: we love our reality dating shows, rom-coms, and Disney princess … [Read more...] about Hopelessly Romantic and Easily Disappointed?
We Grow Older Together, But Lonely
Loneliness is a particularly negative psychological experience that is linked to poor physical … [Read more...] about We Grow Older Together, But Lonely
Safe Sex, Lies, and Past Partners
There are a lot of safe-sex behaviors that reduce sexually transmitted infections (e.g., consistent … [Read more...] about Safe Sex, Lies, and Past Partners
Single and (Not?) Lonely: How Socially Connected are Married versus Single People?
When it comes to building communities of interconnected friends and family, how does marital status … [Read more...] about Single and (Not?) Lonely: How Socially Connected are Married versus Single People?
Helping Me Grow Is Good For Us
For those of you who took Introductory Psychology (way) back in the day, you might remember learning … [Read more...] about Helping Me Grow Is Good For Us
What Do People Do on Facebook When They Are Breaking Up?
Most young adults use some form of social network, and among those platforms, Facebook is one of the … [Read more...] about What Do People Do on Facebook When They Are Breaking Up?
I (Don’t) Want 2 B w/ U: Texting, Sexting, and Avoidant Attachment
We’ve written a lot about avoidant attachment (see here and here for more on attachment), but here’s … [Read more...] about I (Don’t) Want 2 B w/ U: Texting, Sexting, and Avoidant Attachment
“Please Forgive Me”: The Upside of Guilt
Along with all the great things that result from close relationships, the bond between two people … [Read more...] about “Please Forgive Me”: The Upside of Guilt
Self-Expansion: A Key for Lasting Love?
Although passionate love typically decreases over time,1 are there things couples can do to keep the … [Read more...] about Self-Expansion: A Key for Lasting Love?
Valentine’s Day Sex: Extra-Special or Not-to-Be Expected?
Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and you’d probably assume … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Sex: Extra-Special or Not-to-Be Expected?
Are Americans Becoming Less Secure?
We’ve written extensively about attachment styles1 in romantic relationships (for example, read here … [Read more...] about Are Americans Becoming Less Secure?
Social Influence and Teen Sex: What Matters and What Doesn’t
American parents often worry that their adolescent children are susceptible to their friends’ … [Read more...] about Social Influence and Teen Sex: What Matters and What Doesn’t
Date Night Done Right: How To Maximize the Effects of Spending Time Together
There’s a lot of evidence from research over the past 20 years that supports the conclusion that … [Read more...] about Date Night Done Right: How To Maximize the Effects of Spending Time Together
Keeping the Back Burner Warm with Technology
With the pervasiveness of social media and mobile devices comes the potential to communicate with … [Read more...] about Keeping the Back Burner Warm with Technology
Break Up Kindly With Compassionate Love
No matter how you slice it, breakups are not much fun -- someone usually ends up getting hurt. … [Read more...] about Break Up Kindly With Compassionate Love
Staying Friends After a Breakup: Commitment Matters
Being in a committed romantic relationship involves feelings of intimacy and attachment between … [Read more...] about Staying Friends After a Breakup: Commitment Matters
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 … [Read more...] about Science Doesn’t Hate Relfies and You Shouldn’t Either
What Does Your “Relfie” Say About Your Relationship?
You’re probably wondering what a “relfie” is, so let’s start there. A relfie (you heard it here … [Read more...] about What Does Your “Relfie” Say About Your Relationship?
Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake: The Four Factors of Female’s Fake Orgasms
Although the discussion of fake orgasms dates back at least 100 years,1 the diner scene in the 1989 … [Read more...] about Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake: The Four Factors of Female’s Fake Orgasms