Steve and Sarah – a hypothetical married couple – don’t argue often; however, when they do, they can’t seem to “forgive and forget.” In dwelling on their relationship conflicts and dissatisfactions, negativity colors their interactions and their relationship suffers. Tom and … [Read more...] about Cool Things Down to Keep Your Relationship Hot: The Importance of Conflict Recovery
Sticking Together: Executive Control Cements Strong Relationships
We can learn a lot about what makes for happy, long-lasting romantic relationships by studying the various reasons why relationships fail. Though there isn’t a surefire algorithm that takes into account every possible factor that predicts how a relationship will evolve, research … [Read more...] about Sticking Together: Executive Control Cements Strong Relationships
Shave It Off! Baldness Boosts Your Manly Image
Bald may or may not be beautiful, but it definitely is manly according to recent research.1 Participants were asked to rate photographs of men who either had a full head of hair or a shaven head (the hair was digitally edited away). The bald versions of men were consistently … [Read more...] about Shave It Off! Baldness Boosts Your Manly Image
Likes Attract, But Do They Last? The Role of Self-Control
Partners’ level of similarity in their values, backgrounds, and life goals promotes attraction and relationship success. Although “birds of a feather” may flock together, do those similarly-feathered birds always have the best relationships over the long flight ahead? Recent … [Read more...] about Likes Attract, But Do They Last? The Role of Self-Control
Can Your Computer Play Cupid?
PlentyofFish. Match.com. OkCupid. eHarmony. These are just a handful of dating websites that offer users the opportunity to seek out romantic partners and, if lucky, develop a fulfilling, committed relationship. Such dating sites promise access to a large selection of potential … [Read more...] about Can Your Computer Play Cupid?
