Getting to know one another is fundamental to starting any close relationship. Thinking back to the first dates many of us have had, we probably started with very important questions such as “Why did you join Tinder?” or “Why exactly did I swipe right?” As we delved deeper into … [Read more...] about Let Me Get a Turn! Don’t Do all the Talking in a Conversation (But Don’t Just Sit There Quietly Either)
“Wanna Go to Bed With Me?” (a.k.a. “Get Away from Me, Creep” vs. “Where Do I Sign Up?”)
What if you were sitting at a café, the park, or a beer garden (the latter being where you’re most likely to find me) and someone you’ve never met before approached you. Doesn’t seem too bad at this point, right? Now, what if this stranger then attempted to solicit casual sex … [Read more...] about “Wanna Go to Bed With Me?” (a.k.a. “Get Away from Me, Creep” vs. “Where Do I Sign Up?”)
Is Knowledge Power?: Familiarity and Liking in Relationship Initiation
Some say that knowledge is power. Although knowledge in skills such as physics, literature, history, or foreign languages can help you look smart and win on Jeopardy (speaking of which, do you want to hear me talk about history in Russian?), it is less clear whether having … [Read more...] about Is Knowledge Power?: Familiarity and Liking in Relationship Initiation
So You Think You’re Funny?
A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel in his pants. The bartender looks at him, and says: “Hey buddy, that looks pretty uncomfortable.” The pirate says: “Arrrrrrrrr, it’s driving me nuts.” I have a feeling you find this joke very funny. As a consequence, you probably … [Read more...] about So You Think You’re Funny?
Date See – Date Do
Many of us played the game “copycat” as a child. It was probably quite fun to annoy siblings or parents by imitating every word or action they had performed. Indeed, playing copycat seems to be very much engrained in us. Even in the first few hours that babies spend in this … [Read more...] about Date See – Date Do
