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Catfish: A Cautionary Tale (Too Bad It Came Too Late For Manti Te’o)
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It’s the End of My Dating World as I Know It, and I Feel Fine
I once had a (very brave) student ask me if I was familiar with the old saying about teachers. You … [Read more...] about It’s the End of My Dating World as I Know It, and I Feel Fine
Relationship Feeling Like a Hurt Locker? Try Tylenol
Let’s face it, relationships aren’t all “sugar and spice and everything nice.” Sometimes, love … [Read more...] about Relationship Feeling Like a Hurt Locker? Try Tylenol
The Contrast Effect and Beautiful Girls: There is Harm in Only Looking!
It’s summer again, and that means warm weather, beach vacations, and the dreaded bathing suit! … [Read more...] about The Contrast Effect and Beautiful Girls: There is Harm in Only Looking!
From Bride to Blues: Examining the Prevalence of Post-Nuptial Depression
As someone who has never walked down the aisle, I have to say that Allison Scott’s presentation … [Read more...] about From Bride to Blues: Examining the Prevalence of Post-Nuptial Depression
Top 5 Tips for Successfully Navigating Your First Conference
It’s hard to believe, but it has been over a decade since I attended my first conference as a … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Successfully Navigating Your First Conference
Note to Gotye: It’s Probably Better that She Cut You Off
Poor, Gotye. Have you learned nothing from the heartbroken crooners before you? Sure, the heartache … [Read more...] about Note to Gotye: It’s Probably Better that She Cut You Off
Dating Tips from George Costanza’s Playbook – Lesson 1: Reactance
Hopefully you still remember George Costanza, the eccentric best friend of Jerry Seinfeld. In … [Read more...] about Dating Tips from George Costanza’s Playbook – Lesson 1: Reactance
Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving: Relationship Insurance
After the combo of Christmas and Valentine’s Day, you may be delighted that we’re between … [Read more...] about Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving: Relationship Insurance
Ambush Dating: Unraveling the Mystery that All Started with a Big Bang!
If you’re familiar with The Big Bang Theory, you’ve probably found yourself pondering the attraction … [Read more...] about Ambush Dating: Unraveling the Mystery that All Started with a Big Bang!
No Really, You’re So Money and You Don’t Even Know It!
I don’t want to oversell this, but Swingers is one of the greatest movies of all time! I was … [Read more...] about No Really, You’re So Money and You Don’t Even Know It!
Why are Kim and Kris Sitting in a Tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G?
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Aww Sookie, Sookie, Now! True (Blood) Love from a Gain-Loss Perspective
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The Attractiveness Stereotype and Barney’s “Crazy-Hot” Scale
Like it or not, one of the most influential factors in romantic attraction is physical … [Read more...] about The Attractiveness Stereotype and Barney’s “Crazy-Hot” Scale
A Little Too Good To Be True: Deceptive Tactics in Dating
Evolutionary theories of partner selection suggest that whereas men look for partners with signs of … [Read more...] about A Little Too Good To Be True: Deceptive Tactics in Dating
Redbox and the Most Romantic City in the United States
I was both surprised and pleased to learn that I am living in the most romantic city in America! … [Read more...] about Redbox and the Most Romantic City in the United States
