Dr. Timothy Loving

In the summer of 2013, General Mills did something apparently unthinkable: they depicted an … [Read more...] about Mixing it Up: The Upside of Interracial Relationships

Even in the best relationships, individuals may find themselves lacking information about specific … [Read more...] about When and Why We iSnoop on Others

Individuals in committed romantic relationships tend to downplay the attractiveness of potential … [Read more...] about See No Evil, Smell No Evil (possible alternative partners)

I regularly teach a college course on “Family Relationships”, which, as you’d probably guess, is … [Read more...] about Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue?

Why do people cheat? It’s a question we get (and address) here at ScienceOfRelationship.com … [Read more...] about Cheating: It’s a Family Affair

As we’ve reviewed previously, it’s hard for parents to fight the natural expectations kids develop … [Read more...] about Knowledge About Your Adolescent’s Life: Will it Necessarily Decline Over Time? (Hint: Probably)

As a 40-something, married father of two, I’ve experienced a lot of transitions in my life, … [Read more...] about Catching Fertility

In a prior post we told you what gifts were identifed as the perfect gifts for women on Valentine's … [Read more...] about Survey Says: What Do Men Want for Valentine’s Day?

Okay, so you've figured out that you're going to give your partner a thoughtful, romantic gift … [Read more...] about Survey Says: What Do Women Want for Valentine’s Day?

One of the reasons people indicated that they hate Valentine’s Day is because it’s too commercial. … [Read more...] about Survey Says: How Do People Prefer to Receive Valentine’s Day Gifts

We’ve written previously that fatherhood is associated with decreased levels of testosterone in dads … [Read more...] about Kids vs. Scantily Clad Women: Which Do New Dads Prefer and Why?

Parents of college students regularly find themselves in quite a bind – they have to figure out that … [Read more...] about Because I Said So…At Least Until You Say So: Parental Authority Over College-Aged Kids

As a relationship researcher and college instructor I often have conversations with students who are … [Read more...] about We Suck. I Suck. Let’s Do Shots!: When Do Relationships Affect Drinking Behaviors?

“The next time you’re opening presents will be at your baby shower.” My mother-in-law (MIL) spoke … [Read more...] about Childfree and Carefree? It Depends on Your Nationality

One of the more alarming trends in the adolescent and young adult dating world over the past few … [Read more...] about What’s a Parent To Do?: Raising Teens to Having Healthy Relationships

Taking advantage of a large-scale study in which 14- to 17-year-old adolescent women completed 84 … [Read more...] about Female Adolescents’ First Coitus: Gaining Sexual Experience, Not Just “Losing” Virginity

Newsflash: Heterosexual men report they are sexually attracted to women but not men. That’s why they … [Read more...] about Switch-Hitters: Sexual Curiosity and What Turns Bisexual Men On