To better understand life after breakup, researchers surveyed 5,705 people in nearly 100 countries … [Read more...] about Life after Breakup: An International Survey
The Aftermath of Break-Up: Can We Still Be Friends?
When your romance ends, it may not necessarily end your relationship. Although one or both partners … [Read more...] about The Aftermath of Break-Up: Can We Still Be Friends?
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 … [Read more...] about Is It Better to be the Breadwinner? Implications for Infidelity
Is It Better to “Date Up” or Play Within Your Own League?
If you were to take 100 single people, all looking for a relationship, and put them in a room … [Read more...] about Is It Better to “Date Up” or Play Within Your Own League?
Brides’ and Fiancés’ Weight Leading Up to the Wedding
How do brides’ physiques measure up to their fiancés? To answer this question, over … [Read more...] about Brides’ and Fiancés’ Weight Leading Up to the Wedding
Face It, Recover the Self to Recover from Break-Up
Break-ups are tough. Your world changes and you may be left feeling sad, confused, and lonely; When … [Read more...] about Face It, Recover the Self to Recover from Break-Up
Your Self-Perceived Relationship Desirability Influences Your Self-Esteem
Your self-esteem depends in part on your internal “sociometer,” or how socially accepted … [Read more...] about Your Self-Perceived Relationship Desirability Influences Your Self-Esteem
How Having Couple Friends Helps You Feel the Love
We know that being friends with other couples increases closeness in your own relationship (read … [Read more...] about How Having Couple Friends Helps You Feel the Love
Got a Cold? Think Hugs, Not Drugs
Getting sick isn’t fun. To see if social support helps combat illness, researchers interviewed … [Read more...] about Got a Cold? Think Hugs, Not Drugs
An Unexpected Key To Kids’ Popularity
To better understand what makes kids popular, researchers measured 144 3rd through 8th grade … [Read more...] about An Unexpected Key To Kids’ Popularity
Sign Me Up: How Participating in Break-Up Research Helps Coping
In order for the scientific discipline of psychology to exist, we need participants who are willing … [Read more...] about Sign Me Up: How Participating in Break-Up Research Helps Coping
Can You Spot The Cheater? It Should Only Take You a Few Minutes
The next time you see a couple together, take a few minutes to observe how the partners interact … [Read more...] about Can You Spot The Cheater? It Should Only Take You a Few Minutes
Men With Babies: Getting Women’s Phone Numbers is Child’s Play
Are males seen as more attractive if they’re good with babies? To answer this question, a male … [Read more...] about Men With Babies: Getting Women’s Phone Numbers is Child’s Play
Two Is Stronger Than One: Shared Experiences are More Intense
Are life’s experiences better when shared with another person? Participants at Yale University … [Read more...] about Two Is Stronger Than One: Shared Experiences are More Intense
A Flirter’s Dilemma: Subtlety vs. Success
Flirting comes in many forms: a casual gaze that lingers a half second longer than necessary, a … [Read more...] about A Flirter’s Dilemma: Subtlety vs. Success
Breaking-Up Bad: Break-Ups, Crime, Drug Use, and Drinking
Break-ups are difficult and can lead a person to engage in a variety of negative behaviors designed … [Read more...] about Breaking-Up Bad: Break-Ups, Crime, Drug Use, and Drinking
Two Key Ways That Stress Undermines Your Relationship
You experience stress nearly every day of your life. Stress can come from your job, your … [Read more...] about Two Key Ways That Stress Undermines Your Relationship
Outside Looking In: Taking A Different View of Your Relationship
image source: startribune.comIt can be hard for partners to view their disagreements impartially. In … [Read more...] about Outside Looking In: Taking A Different View of Your Relationship
Who Falls in Love the Easiest?
Millions of people take to the bars, coffee shops and internet sites of the world looking for love. … [Read more...] about Who Falls in Love the Easiest?
Ashton Kutcher: Why Mila Will Succeed Where Demi Failed
Image Source:www.netquake.net/In Hollywood, where a relationship lasting five years is an impressive … [Read more...] about Ashton Kutcher: Why Mila Will Succeed Where Demi Failed