Relationships have their ups and downs. In many cases, people in relationships experience periods of … [Read more...] about Writing to Heal: The Impact of Expressive Writing on Individual and Relational Well-Being
Making Sense of a Breakup
Background: The way people tell stories about their relationships says a lot about them and their … [Read more...] about Making Sense of a Breakup
Great Sexpectations? How Your Expectations About Maintaining Sexual Satisfaction Affect Your Relationship
“…find out if the sex is good right off the bat…”“Sex is the barometer for what’s going on in the … [Read more...] about Great Sexpectations? How Your Expectations About Maintaining Sexual Satisfaction Affect Your Relationship
Resolving The Intimacy-Desire Paradox: Is More Intimacy Better?
Many couples fail to maintain sexual desire in their long-term relationships. Two people who once … [Read more...] about Resolving The Intimacy-Desire Paradox: Is More Intimacy Better?
Not In My Backyard: Daters Presume A Lot Of People, Except Their Own Partners, Cheat
Cheating on someone, or being cheated on (read more about infidelity here), represents one of the … [Read more...] about Not In My Backyard: Daters Presume A Lot Of People, Except Their Own Partners, Cheat
On Our Podcast Playlist: New Episodes of Relationship Matters
It's been a while since we've checked in with Relationship Matters, the official podcast of the … [Read more...] about On Our Podcast Playlist: New Episodes of Relationship Matters
What Robots Can Teach Us About Intimacy: The Reassuring Effects Of Robot Responsiveness
In the future, robots may serve in a variety of support roles, such as home assistance, office … [Read more...] about What Robots Can Teach Us About Intimacy: The Reassuring Effects Of Robot Responsiveness
We Are Family: Familism May Promote Relationship Quality in Latinos but Not Other Cultural Groups
Familism refers to the sense of connection individuals have with their family. In a nutshell, those … [Read more...] about We Are Family: Familism May Promote Relationship Quality in Latinos but Not Other Cultural Groups
Your Relationship at Your Fingertips: The Science Behind StayGo™
My colleague Gary Lewandowski recently laid out the backstory of how we began working with a team of … [Read more...] about Your Relationship at Your Fingertips: The Science Behind StayGo™
TED Talk: “What Makes a Good Life?” – 75 Years of Data (Spoiler Alert: Relationships Matter!)
How Do People Share The News About Their Engagements?
Meagan McDonald - The University of Texas at Austin Meagan’s research evaluates how individuals’ … [Read more...] about How Do People Share The News About Their Engagements?
“Give me a minute”…Before I Behave Badly
You’re having a stressful week at work. You’ve had projects fail, presentations go awry, and to top … [Read more...] about “Give me a minute”…Before I Behave Badly
First, Best, Worst, Forbidden, and Regretted: Kisses and Kissing
Chances are you had your first kiss when taking part in a kissing game -- you know those age-old … [Read more...] about First, Best, Worst, Forbidden, and Regretted: Kisses and Kissing
Infographic: What is the Ultimate Commitment?
Liz Keneski - Ph.D. Candidate - The University of Texas at Austin Liz's … [Read more...] about Infographic: What is the Ultimate Commitment?
Romantic Relationship Aggression – It Looks Different Than You May Think
When many people think of relationship aggression they stereotypically think of men hitting women, … [Read more...] about Romantic Relationship Aggression – It Looks Different Than You May Think
I Want What She’s Having: Women Copy Other Women’s Mate-Choices
So you’re a 20-something woman out at a bar. As it happens you’re currently single and kind of … [Read more...] about I Want What She’s Having: Women Copy Other Women’s Mate-Choices
“I Hope My Boyfriend Don’t Mind It”: The Implications of Same-Sex Infidelity in Heterosexual Relationships
Long before Katy Perry proclaimed that she kissed a girl and liked it, heterosexual-identified … [Read more...] about “I Hope My Boyfriend Don’t Mind It”: The Implications of Same-Sex Infidelity in Heterosexual Relationships
“Parents Are Less Happy”: Fact or Fiction?
Last month study results results1 from German researchers on parental well-being (or lack … [Read more...] about “Parents Are Less Happy”: Fact or Fiction?
Two of a Kind?: What Facebook Profile Similarity Says About Couples
People showcase much of their public (and private!) lives via social media outlets - especially … [Read more...] about Two of a Kind?: What Facebook Profile Similarity Says About Couples
All Women Lie
I stood on the stage looking out at a sea of beautiful, successful but single women. All were there … [Read more...] about All Women Lie
