Take a moment to think about the kind of person you would ideally like to be. What skills or traits … [Read more...] about The Michelangelo Phenomenon: How Your Partner Sculpts a Better (or Worse) You
Where Is This Going? Maybe Your Phone Knows
The key to decoding your relationship’s future could be sitting in your pocket right now. It’s not … [Read more...] about Where Is This Going? Maybe Your Phone Knows
Jane Austen, Game Theory, and Relationship Science
What happens when you cross classic literature, economics, and psychology? You get an interesting … [Read more...] about Jane Austen, Game Theory, and Relationship Science
Does Your Relationship Have a Future?
Read more about this research here. … [Read more...] about Does Your Relationship Have a Future?
Are Cohabiting Men Less Committed?
A recent article in The Atlantic reports on data indicating that men and women may not be on the … [Read more...] about Are Cohabiting Men Less Committed?
Friendship in the Brain
Clinical psychologist and guest contributor, Dr. David Sbarra, recently wrote a … [Read more...] about Friendship in the Brain
A New Take on the Link Between Fertility and Age
Most people will tell you that a woman's ability to get pregnant declines considerably after age 30. … [Read more...] about A New Take on the Link Between Fertility and Age
Sexual Double Standards: Evidence from Female and Male Control Theories
The sexual double standard refers to the general perception that males who engage in casual sexual … [Read more...] about Sexual Double Standards: Evidence from Female and Male Control Theories
Do “Moves Like Jagger” Make a Man Hotter?
Research from Finland examined characteristics of male dance moves (e.g., hip-wiggle, hip-knee phase … [Read more...] about Do “Moves Like Jagger” Make a Man Hotter?
No, This Isn’t a Sketch Comedy…They Really Believe This Stuff
As relationship scientists, we hear a lot of ideas and opinions about the inner-workings of … [Read more...] about No, This Isn’t a Sketch Comedy…They Really Believe This Stuff
Run, Ryan, Run.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Dominic certainly seems to! (read more about love at first … [Read more...] about Run, Ryan, Run.
The Kris and Kim Split: Dr. John Gottman Would Have Predicted It
Scientific American recently reviewed research by Dr. John Gottman and colleagues within the context … [Read more...] about The Kris and Kim Split: Dr. John Gottman Would Have Predicted It
Top Three Predictors of Successful Relationships: PI.C.L.
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When Too Much Help from Parents Hurts
As a parent, how much should you help pay for your child's college education? How much should you … [Read more...] about When Too Much Help from Parents Hurts
Relationships Are More Important Than Ambition
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Jetpack Solves Everything
From swiss-miss.com. Read more about avoidant attachment here. … [Read more...] about Jetpack Solves Everything
Math Nerd Announcement: A Breakup Equation For Lovers
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The Elements of Attraction
Inspired by this image. Read more about attractiveness here. … [Read more...] about The Elements of Attraction
May the Fourth Be with You and Your Relationships
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“Do These Pants Make My Butt Look Big?” and Other Questions You May be Tempted to Ask Your Partner
Over a decade ago, I promised myself I’d never ask my husband anything that resembles the loaded … [Read more...] about “Do These Pants Make My Butt Look Big?” and Other Questions You May be Tempted to Ask Your Partner
