Recently, people in the mainstream media have been talking about how cohabitation (living with a … [Read more...] about Fact Checking Cohabitation and Marriage
The “Need to Belong” – Part of What Makes Us Human
Why are people so strongly motivated to have relationships? According to a landmark paper by … [Read more...] about The “Need to Belong” – Part of What Makes Us Human
“Soul Meets Body” – How Music and Relationships are Connected
As noted by my colleagues in previous articles, similarity between potential romantic partners … [Read more...] about “Soul Meets Body” – How Music and Relationships are Connected
How Do I Stop Being “Clingy?”
Hi! -- I did some research on attachment styles and I realized I fell into the preoccupied quadrant. … [Read more...] about How Do I Stop Being “Clingy?”
Why People Have Sex (“The Naked Man” Redux)
How many reasons can you think of for having sex? Some people may assume that there are relatively … [Read more...] about Why People Have Sex (“The Naked Man” Redux)
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Relationship
It seems as though there is a fairly standard list of New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, exercise … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for Your Relationship
How to Not “Get Played”
Recently, a female friend asked me: “Can you write an article on how to not get played?” When I … [Read more...] about How to Not “Get Played”
Sexual Strategies in Cross-Sex Friendships
In my previous articles about cross-sex friendships, I’ve written about their complexity, which … [Read more...] about Sexual Strategies in Cross-Sex Friendships
Attachment and Breakups: The Whole Matters More Than the Parts
Thinking about the recent meta-analysis on breakups in dating couples, one of the interesting … [Read more...] about Attachment and Breakups: The Whole Matters More Than the Parts
Cross-Sex Friendships: Can Men and Women Ever Be “Just Friends”?
This is a question I get asked a lot by my friends and students. The answer is yes, heterosexual men … [Read more...] about Cross-Sex Friendships: Can Men and Women Ever Be “Just Friends”?
Measuring Attachment Security – A Little Or A Lot?
Measuring any personality trait is a tricky business, and attachment security is no exception. As I … [Read more...] about Measuring Attachment Security – A Little Or A Lot?
Attachment Theory: Explaining Relationship “Styles”
Have you ever known someone who seems insecure? They could be highly jealous, petty, paranoid, or … [Read more...] about Attachment Theory: Explaining Relationship “Styles”
From Friends to Lovers
Cornina asked: "Is it realistic to believe that a man and a woman can move past the awkward barrier … [Read more...] about From Friends to Lovers
How I Met Your Mother: Mere Exposure and the “Mermaid Theory”
Decades ago psychologists discovered that simply being close in physical proximity to another person … [Read more...] about How I Met Your Mother: Mere Exposure and the “Mermaid Theory”
OKTrends – Are Their Data Valid?
OKCupid is a popular online dating site, and the creators also run a blog called OKTrends in which … [Read more...] about OKTrends – Are Their Data Valid?
College Sex: Consequences for Body Image
Men and women view their own bodies differently after having sex for the first time. According … [Read more...] about College Sex: Consequences for Body Image