We are what we eat, but are we also what we drink? When it comes to breast-feeding infants, we very … [Read more...] about (Mother’s) Milk: It Does a Body Good and Bad?
Stuck in the Middle: When Kids Feel Caught Between Parents
My wife and I don’t always agree on the best way to parent our two kids. We sometimes have … [Read more...] about Stuck in the Middle: When Kids Feel Caught Between Parents
The Orchid Effect: How Relationships and Genetics Influence Your Health
A lot of things undermine physical health, like poor diet, lack of exercise, and not enough sleep. … [Read more...] about The Orchid Effect: How Relationships and Genetics Influence Your Health
Weddings: Size Matters…For Some More Than Others
One of the more surprising things about the scientific literature on dating and marriage is that … [Read more...] about Weddings: Size Matters…For Some More Than Others
Have We Been Dating Too Long?
I've been in a relationship for over 5 years. We are both still young and plan to get … [Read more...] about Have We Been Dating Too Long?
Bring Out the Gimp: Personality & BDSM
Let’s play a quick word association game – read each word or phrase below and say the first thing … [Read more...] about Bring Out the Gimp: Personality & BDSM
I Dislike the Dog that Likes the Rabbit that I Dislike: Why Do We Like Some People but Dislike Others?
The notion that people prefer similar others is as empirically-validated a research finding as they … [Read more...] about I Dislike the Dog that Likes the Rabbit that I Dislike: Why Do We Like Some People but Dislike Others?
Note to Parents of Adolescent Kids: Stay Out if You Want “In”
My daughter is 4 years old, and has proven to very evasive when asked about her daily life at the … [Read more...] about Note to Parents of Adolescent Kids: Stay Out if You Want “In”
Two’s Company. But Is It Necessarily Bad Company?
Last week we were fortunate to publish a post on cohabitation guest-authored by two of the foremost … [Read more...] about Two’s Company. But Is It Necessarily Bad Company?
Common Punishment Techniques: Do They Work?
(This article was adapted from the book Science of Relationships: Experts Answer Your Questions … [Read more...] about Common Punishment Techniques: Do They Work?
Ask Dr. Loving: When Should I Tell My Friends What I Think About Their Relationships?
Is there any research that shows how or when to express your feelings (positive or negative) about a … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: When Should I Tell My Friends What I Think About Their Relationships?
‘Fessing Up to Infidelity: Yes or No?
If someone cheats on their partner (boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife) should they tell their … [Read more...] about ‘Fessing Up to Infidelity: Yes or No?
Nurse Assistants and Their Resident Patients: When is a Relationship Not a Relationship?
The science of relationships focuses primarily on romantic liaisons, but significant relationships … [Read more...] about Nurse Assistants and Their Resident Patients: When is a Relationship Not a Relationship?
Testosterone: It’s There for Dads When They Need It
I have two kids. One is 3½ and generally sleeps through the night. The other is 14 months old and … [Read more...] about Testosterone: It’s There for Dads When They Need It
Estrogen Levels Influence How Many Kids Women Want
Researchers asked college women, “Ideally, how many children would you like to have?”, … [Read more...] about Estrogen Levels Influence How Many Kids Women Want
Pill Use and Mate Retention Tactics: Blame the Estradiol
image source: static.oprah.comThe majority of American women have used a hormonal contraceptive. … [Read more...] about Pill Use and Mate Retention Tactics: Blame the Estradiol
Love Sick?
Several years ago, I read a journal article in which the researchers reported that individuals who … [Read more...] about Love Sick?
Beer Goggles: They’re For Real
Imagine a world where videos combining science, beer, and relationships were popular on the … [Read more...] about Beer Goggles: They’re For Real
Co-Sleeping with Infants Reduces Their Stress Reactions
Researchers assessed infants’ cortisol following a routine (but often distressing) bath at 5 weeks … [Read more...] about Co-Sleeping with Infants Reduces Their Stress Reactions
Ask Dr. Loving: Dealing with “Stupid-Boy-Syndrome”
"A Little Frustrated" asked: "Stupid-Boy-Syndrome" is a term my friend uses to describe a tendency … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: Dealing with “Stupid-Boy-Syndrome”
