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You may remember some time back I wrote a post on interdependence that focused on two different perspectives: dyadic interdependence and network interdependence. Since then there has been a bit more work that blend these two perspectives. I think it’s important to break that down … [Read more...] about The Ties that Bind: How Our Networks Interrupt Our Relationships

Imagine you are in a highly satisfying long-term relationship. Your partner just told you they have received the job opportunity of a lifetime, and you’re absolutely thrilled to hear this news. The only issue is that the job is halfway across the country. After much back and … [Read more...] about Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding Relationship Relocation

Hey there, single people. I know my entries usually talk about marriage, couples, and breakups, but I’m dedicating this entry to you fine folks! It is not uncommon to meet, during stints of “singleness,” a person that gives you butterflies and makes you feel warm and happy inside … [Read more...] about 5 Interesting Ways to Tell if Your Crush is Secretly into You

The old adage is so true: breaking up is hard to do. We prepare ourselves as best as we can, but no matter if you are the initiator or receiver of a breakup, the outcome is always the same. In fact, when it comes to hurtful events, breaking up (or being broken up with) is rated … [Read more...] about “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”: Differences in Breakup Strategies

By Dr. Richard A. Dowlat – Claremont Graduate University According to a recent article from CNet.com,1 Eharmony envisions unveiling a new feature in the near future: an algorithm that analyzes users’ profiles and recommends a communal topic of conversation if the users … [Read more...] about A Utopian/Dystopian Future of Online Dating