(reposted from drloving.net) Dear Dr. Loving; I am in the middle of healing and attempting on … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: We Broke Up, But Does He Still Like Me?
In Sickness and in Health: What Happens to Breast Cancer Patients’ Husbands?
Spouses of cancer patients experience significant declines in their own physical health. To better … [Read more...] about In Sickness and in Health: What Happens to Breast Cancer Patients’ Husbands?
One Tough Mutha: Lactation Facilitates Moms’ Aggressive Behavior
If there’s one thing I learned from the old Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, it’s that mothers don’t … [Read more...] about One Tough Mutha: Lactation Facilitates Moms’ Aggressive Behavior
Bring Home the Bacon. And Cook It.
A number of theories attempt to explain why married women tend to do more housework than their … [Read more...] about Bring Home the Bacon. And Cook It.
Relationship Research Misrepresented in Defense of DOMA
One of our fields' more prolific researchers, Dr. Lisa Diamond, recently made the news when she … [Read more...] about Relationship Research Misrepresented in Defense of DOMA
Oxytocin Takes the Ass out of Masculinity
We’ve written before about the types of faces women find attractive (see here and here). … [Read more...] about Oxytocin Takes the Ass out of Masculinity
Ask Dr. Loving: Are Long-Distance Relationships Rewarding?
"DX" posted the following over at the Ask Dr. Loving section of my website, drloving.net: I'm … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: Are Long-Distance Relationships Rewarding?
Patrick Swayze was Right: Pain Don’t Hurt
Researchers recently made 17 women hot…by applying intense heat to their forearms. Women felt … [Read more...] about Patrick Swayze was Right: Pain Don’t Hurt
Fathers: Filling the Void to Help Create a Better You
What follows is a rough transcript of a conversation I had with a woman a few weeks ago while at my … [Read more...] about Fathers: Filling the Void to Help Create a Better You
Dads Influence Who Their Daughters Find Attractive
Fathers’ Day is all about honoring dads. Thus, we’ve decided to showcase research that demonstrates … [Read more...] about Dads Influence Who Their Daughters Find Attractive
The High Costs of Parenthood
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the costs of raising kids. To be clear, I’m not talking … [Read more...] about The High Costs of Parenthood
Ask Dr. Loving: Have We Been Dating Too Long?
(reposted from drloving.net) I've been in a relationship for over 5 years. We are both still … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: Have We Been Dating Too Long?
Tunnel Vision
We here at SofR are fond of science. Two reasons we started this site are because we: (a) wanted to … [Read more...] about Tunnel Vision
Ask Dr. Loving: Does Sexual Chemistry Matter?
Nicole asked, "If every other sought after characteristic is present, can a relationship thrive on a … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: Does Sexual Chemistry Matter?
Friends: Like Apples, but with Feet.
The slogan for ScienceOfRelationships.com is "Because the important things in life deserve data." … [Read more...] about Friends: Like Apples, but with Feet.
Ask Dr. Loving: Should We Stay Friends after a Breakup?
(reposted from drloving.net) Dear Dr. Loving; I am in the middle of healing and attempting on … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: Should We Stay Friends after a Breakup?
Cold Feet?
A few days ago I received a call from a CNN reporter. This particular reporter had interviewed me … [Read more...] about Cold Feet?