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Capitalization on ‘The Big Bang Theory’
In this clip from Season 5 of The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon and Amy ("Shamy") go on their monthly … [Read more...] about Capitalization on ‘The Big Bang Theory’
Not So Different? Not So Fast!
We recently posted an article about research findings that counter the notion that men and women … [Read more...] about Not So Different? Not So Fast!
Dear John Gray, Please Read This
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It’s Easy To Have More Sex In Your Relationship
A new study by Science of Relationships contributor Dr. Amy Muise and colleagues on keeping the … [Read more...] about It’s Easy To Have More Sex In Your Relationship
Assembling IKEA Furniture: The True Test of a Relationship
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Does Size Matter to Women?
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Why Men Shouldn’t Do Housework
Check out this article from Slate "Guys Who Do Housework Get Less Sex." The article shares a … [Read more...] about Why Men Shouldn’t Do Housework
Understanding ‘The Price of Marriage in China’
The New York Times recently covered two very different match-making stories that unfolded in Beijing … [Read more...] about Understanding ‘The Price of Marriage in China’
Leaving an Abusive Relationship is Better than Expected
Research recently published by our friend and colleague Dr. Ximena Arriaga shows that people in … [Read more...] about Leaving an Abusive Relationship is Better than Expected
Everyone Needs an Enemy
February has come and gone, and, fortunately (for some), the Valentine’s Day craze has left with it. … [Read more...] about Everyone Needs an Enemy
Firewood, Rice, and Fairy Tales: Ideas about Love in the US and China
“Marriage is mostly just firewood, rice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.” -Chinese … [Read more...] about Firewood, Rice, and Fairy Tales: Ideas about Love in the US and China
Infographic: 7 Ways to Improve Your Relationship
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Wife of Pi
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Everything’s More Romantic When Published in a Journal Article
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The Entomology of Speed Dating
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Hooking Up: An Inverse Relationship
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Dr. KC Haydon on WPR
Our colleague Dr. KC Haydon was recently interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio about the role of … [Read more...] about Dr. KC Haydon on WPR
Chinese Valentine’s Day: A Sign of China’s Rising Love Culture
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The Sense(s) of Attraction
According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, Americans spend upwards of $10 billion on … [Read more...] about The Sense(s) of Attraction
