By Dr. Dylan Selterman - University of Maryland Think back to a time when you felt betrayed. … [Read more...] about What Did I Do Wrong? Understanding Relationship Betrayal
Book Review: Aziz Ansari’s Modern Romance
On the cover of his recent book, Modern Romance, Aziz Ansari is pictured standing against a white … [Read more...] about Book Review: Aziz Ansari’s Modern Romance
Ben Affleck Was Right: Relationships Are Hard Work. And That’s OK.
As many of you are no doubt aware, Ben Affleck got a lot of flack after his infamous 2013 Oscar … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck Was Right: Relationships Are Hard Work. And That’s OK.
Who’s Hot, Who’s Not? Time Will Tell
As we’ve previously written, people tend to pair up romantically with partners who are about as … [Read more...] about Who’s Hot, Who’s Not? Time Will Tell
It’s Not Just About You and Me: How Social Networks Impact Relationships
In this symposium at the 2015 SPSP meeting, four researchers (including Tim Loving and Fred Clavel, … [Read more...] about It’s Not Just About You and Me: How Social Networks Impact Relationships
How Sex Changes Across Stages in Relationships
Thursday during the sexuality preconference, Gurit Birnbaum and Eli Finkel gave a talk about how the … [Read more...] about How Sex Changes Across Stages in Relationships
Moral Boundaries in Relationships: Relationship Matters Podcast 41
Consider the following (probably fictional) scenario, described in detail by pop culture writer … [Read more...] about Moral Boundaries in Relationships: Relationship Matters Podcast 41
The Truth Behind Online Dating: How It Compares to “Offline” Dating
Read Part 1 of this series here: The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Is and Isn’t Real Read Part … [Read more...] about The Truth Behind Online Dating: How It Compares to “Offline” Dating
The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Motivates Users and Companies
Read Part 1 of this series here: The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Is and Isn’t Real People … [Read more...] about The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Motivates Users and Companies
The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Is and Isn’t Real
Though still quite new (relatively) in our culture, and a bit daunting, more and more people are … [Read more...] about The Truth Behind Online Dating: What Is and Isn’t Real
The Ethics of OKCupid’s Dating Experiment
So let’s talk about the elephant in the room. You probably have noticed some widespread media … [Read more...] about The Ethics of OKCupid’s Dating Experiment
What Kind of Sexual Personality Do You Have?
Are you a sexual person? (This is not a trick question.) Let me ask it a different way: What kind of … [Read more...] about What Kind of Sexual Personality Do You Have?
How to Decipher Your Date…with Science
Recently, an article featured on Psychology Today provided some very unscientific advice on … [Read more...] about How to Decipher Your Date…with Science
The “Cheerleader Effect” (Yes, It Exists)
You gotta love when pop culture inspires scientific research. Motivated by one of my favorite TV … [Read more...] about The “Cheerleader Effect” (Yes, It Exists)
The “Marriage Hack”
It seems like everywhere you turn, professionals are trying to make your life easier. Medical … [Read more...] about The “Marriage Hack”
Debunking Myths About Sexual Fluidity
I’m a huge fan of Slate Magazine (I read it almost daily). But recently they ran a piece that … [Read more...] about Debunking Myths About Sexual Fluidity
Cross-Sex Friendships: Hazardous to Your Mental Health?
A reader asked: Is it true that girls who have more guy friends than girl friends are less likely to … [Read more...] about Cross-Sex Friendships: Hazardous to Your Mental Health?
“Would You Go To Bed With Me Tonight?”: Stigma and the Sexual Double Standard
When it comes to casual, uncommitted, non-emotional sex, there is a strong gender stereotype: men … [Read more...] about “Would You Go To Bed With Me Tonight?”: Stigma and the Sexual Double Standard
Sleep Tight…Will the Sex Dreams Bite?
In a previous article, I mentioned that having sex dreams is associated with feelings of love and … [Read more...] about Sleep Tight…Will the Sex Dreams Bite?
Wake Up! How Dreams Influence Relationships (Part 2)
Recently, I wrote that dreaming about close people in your life can reveal aspects of your … [Read more...] about Wake Up! How Dreams Influence Relationships (Part 2)
