Marriage isssss supposed to be a happy occasion, but on occasion it may also undermine mental … [Read more...] about Marriage Is Depressing, Especially For Some Women
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How Should You Part Your Hair to Look Better?
Photo Credit: ellebangs There is a common belief that hair parted on the right side makes a … [Read more...] about How Should You Part Your Hair to Look Better?
Life after Breakup: An International Survey
To better understand life after breakup, researchers surveyed 5,705 people in nearly 100 countries … [Read more...] about Life after Breakup: An International Survey
Is It Better to be the Breadwinner? Implications for Infidelity
image source: nypost.com/2014/04/30/5-tips-for-female-breadwinners/ A study of 2,757 participants … [Read more...] about Is It Better to be the Breadwinner? Implications for Infidelity
Brides’ and Fiancés’ Weight Leading Up to the Wedding
How do brides’ physiques measure up to their fiancés? To answer this question, over … [Read more...] about Brides’ and Fiancés’ Weight Leading Up to the Wedding
Your Self-Perceived Relationship Desirability Influences Your Self-Esteem
Your self-esteem depends in part on your internal “sociometer,” or how socially accepted … [Read more...] about Your Self-Perceived Relationship Desirability Influences Your Self-Esteem
How Having Couple Friends Helps You Feel the Love
We know that being friends with other couples increases closeness in your own relationship (read … [Read more...] about How Having Couple Friends Helps You Feel the Love
Got a Cold? Think Hugs, Not Drugs
Getting sick isn’t fun. To see if social support helps combat illness, researchers interviewed … [Read more...] about Got a Cold? Think Hugs, Not Drugs
An Unexpected Key To Kids’ Popularity
To better understand what makes kids popular, researchers measured 144 3rd through 8th grade … [Read more...] about An Unexpected Key To Kids’ Popularity
Stronger Impulses or Less Control? Why Men Succumb to Sexual Temptations
Research suggests that men tend to surrender to sexual temptations, like cheating, more than women. … [Read more...] about Stronger Impulses or Less Control? Why Men Succumb to Sexual Temptations
Love or Lust?: Follow the Eyes
What can you learn from a person’s gaze? Apparently, a lot. Researchers asked male and female … [Read more...] about Love or Lust?: Follow the Eyes
Men With Babies: Getting Women’s Phone Numbers is Child’s Play
Are males seen as more attractive if they’re good with babies? To answer this question, a male … [Read more...] about Men With Babies: Getting Women’s Phone Numbers is Child’s Play
Two Is Stronger Than One: Shared Experiences are More Intense
Are life’s experiences better when shared with another person? Participants at Yale University … [Read more...] about Two Is Stronger Than One: Shared Experiences are More Intense
Outside Looking In: Taking A Different View of Your Relationship
image source: startribune.comIt can be hard for partners to view their disagreements impartially. In … [Read more...] about Outside Looking In: Taking A Different View of Your Relationship
No Means No? Reading Men’s and Women’s Magazines Linked to Sexual Consent
image source: salidalliance.orgMen’s and women’s magazines provide different messages … [Read more...] about No Means No? Reading Men’s and Women’s Magazines Linked to Sexual Consent
Take Your Relationship to the Movies
Could something as simple as watching movies help your relationship? One-hundred-seventy-four … [Read more...] about Take Your Relationship to the Movies
What’s Love Got to Do with Weight Loss?
It's time for a snack and you're wondering what to eat, preferably something healthy as you're … [Read more...] about What’s Love Got to Do with Weight Loss?
Getting the Sex You Want is Good for Your Relationship
Researchers asked more than 1000 U.S. married couples about their desired and actual sexual … [Read more...] about Getting the Sex You Want is Good for Your Relationship
Do Men or Women Say “I Love You” First in Relationships?
If you ask 100 people at the mall whether men or women fall in love more quickly, most would predict … [Read more...] about Do Men or Women Say “I Love You” First in Relationships?
Your Partner’s Friends: A Threat to Your Relationship?
Others who could replace you in your relationship typically provoke jealousy. However, your … [Read more...] about Your Partner’s Friends: A Threat to Your Relationship?