Getting romantically involved with a coworker is not uncommon; it’s estimated that nearly 10 million workplace romances start each year, and about half of all white-collar workers have been involved in a workplace romance at some point during their careers.1 Among these workplace … [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 movies. Romantic beliefs, like the ideas of love at first sight, “love will overcome all obstacles,” and “happily ever after“ are pervasive in our culture. Have you ever wondered … [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 health. Single people and those who live alone are susceptible to loneliness, as are those who have poor quality social relationships. In fact, even those who have long-term … [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 condom use, getting tested for STIs). In addition, open communication with your partner(s) about your respective sexual histories can help you assess the risk of a new (or … [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 influence the links between people? Who interacts more with their neighbors, friends, and family-- married people or their single counterparts? Singles are often stereotyped as … [Read more...] about Single and (Not?) Lonely: How Socially Connected are Married versus Single People?
