Summer is here…the beach, the pool, the mountains, picnics, fireworks, sitting around reading trashy … [Read more...] about Summer Lovin’ or Summer Leavin’? Two Ways to Predict Break-up
Is Science Knowledge Stuck in Libraries and Labs?
Image source: rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.ukMuch like a falling tree, if research is published in a journal … [Read more...] about Is Science Knowledge Stuck in Libraries and Labs?
I Learned It By Watching You
Have you ever felt like others’ negative moods are contagious? If you feel a connection to them, you … [Read more...] about I Learned It By Watching You
How’d They Do That?: The Nuts & Bolts of Relationship Research
One thing that distinguishes ScienceOfRelationships.com from other sites is the fact that we base … [Read more...] about How’d They Do That?: The Nuts & Bolts of Relationship Research
Suntans and Attractiveness: To Tan or Not To Tan?
With summer here, your upcoming plans for vacation most likely involve spending some time in the … [Read more...] about Suntans and Attractiveness: To Tan or Not To Tan?
Looking to Grow Elsewhere: Self-Expansion and Attention to Alternatives
In a previous post we talked about why celebrities cheat in their relationships. But what about the … [Read more...] about Looking to Grow Elsewhere: Self-Expansion and Attention to Alternatives
Getting the Girl: The Influence of Testosterone and Dominance
Stop me if you’ve heard this one…two guys walk into a psychology experiment. They get their picture … [Read more...] about Getting the Girl: The Influence of Testosterone and Dominance
Crying Women Are a Real Turn Off
Perhaps when Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses wrote “Don’t Cry,” he was really protecting his libido. … [Read more...] about Crying Women Are a Real Turn Off
“How Do You Define Intimacy?”
A reader asked: How do you define intimacy? This seems straightforward. I mean, we could just crack … [Read more...] about “How Do You Define Intimacy?”
The Office Romance: Falling in Love at Work
Employees who observed more workplace romance also perceived greater workplace sexualization such as … [Read more...] about The Office Romance: Falling in Love at Work
Is Twitter Bad for Relationships?
If you’re one of our many frequent visitors you know that we recently wrote about the validity of … [Read more...] about Is Twitter Bad for Relationships?
Do Opposites Attract?
A reader asked: “Do opposites really attract each other for a long, enduring marriage?” Dear … [Read more...] about Do Opposites Attract?
A Link Between Controlling Partners and Relationship Violence
Data from 600 young women reveals that most (68%) experienced a relationship partner's controlling … [Read more...] about A Link Between Controlling Partners and Relationship Violence
Jersey Shore: Snooki and Vinny = “Friends with Benefits”
Rather than write about the continuing saga of Ronnie and Sammie (guess what, as predicted in last … [Read more...] about Jersey Shore: Snooki and Vinny = “Friends with Benefits”
Why Would Someone Snoop on Their Partner?
When relationship partners are reluctant to reveal information or discuss their thoughts and … [Read more...] about Why Would Someone Snoop on Their Partner?
Ronnie & Sam on the Jersey Shore: Will They Ever Stop Fighting?
Sammi came back to the house, swore that she and Ron were over, they got drunk and ended up back … [Read more...] about Ronnie & Sam on the Jersey Shore: Will They Ever Stop Fighting?
Cheating: Your Voice May Say It All…
People perceive men with lower voices (e.g., Barry White) and women with higher voices (e.g., Mariah … [Read more...] about Cheating: Your Voice May Say It All…
What Are You Wearing to the Oscars?
At this year's Oscars there were plenty of red dresses on the red carpet. Oscar host Anne Hathaway … [Read more...] about What Are You Wearing to the Oscars?
Hall Pass: She’s Hot…Well, Maybe Not
This isn't just a movie preview, it is also a great example of relationship science. In … [Read more...] about Hall Pass: She’s Hot…Well, Maybe Not
Why Do Celebrities Seem to Cheat So Much?
Quick, in 10 seconds think of as many celebrities as you can who have allegedly been caught … [Read more...] about Why Do Celebrities Seem to Cheat So Much?
