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When the Beatles proclaimed that “love is all you need,” little did they know these lyrics would be … [Read more...] about All You Need Is Love

I met my first boyfriend in a Sailor Moon chat room. For the uninitiated, Sailor Moon was a Japanese … [Read more...] about Sex Lives in Second Life

It’s that time of the year again - streets coloured with festive decorations, malls ringing with … [Read more...] about The Lover’s Guide to Surviving Holiday Gift-Giving

Ever get a gift that was so perfect for you that you actually already had the gifted item? Or maybe … [Read more...] about Regifting: A Gift-Giver’s Hidden Shame

Let’s take a trip down nostalgia lane for a moment. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and try to … [Read more...] about The Warm Glow of the Past

Having just moved into a new house, one thing is clear to me (and the moving guys): Couples … [Read more...] about Our Stuff: Household Objects Indicate Relationship Quality

Common sense suggests that people should get their financial ducks in a row before having children. … [Read more...] about Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: How Having Money Can Make You a Worse Parent

When you see a really attractive woman, you might be struck by her beauty, but does her beauty … [Read more...] about The “Halo” of Hot Women

What comes to mind when you think about your most important goals in life? Finding the perfect … [Read more...] about Regrets: What Hurts the Most?

Have you ever read The Game1 or seen the VH1 series The Pickup Artist? Even though The Game is no … [Read more...] about The Art of Pickup: Misogyny in Action

Think about the last time you had a crush. What did it feel like? Chances are this experience … [Read more...] about And For My Next Trick: The Magical Effects of Positive Illusions About Romantic Partners

The information people choose to share on Facebook can provide insight into their personalities and … [Read more...] about Your Facebook Profile Picture: A Window Into Your Relationship

We typically think of significant others as an important source of support when things go wrong in … [Read more...] about Be There For Me When Things Are Going Well

Obviously, many variables affect the decision to have or not have sexual intercourse (e.g., Are you … [Read more...] about Obama vs. Romney: How Politics Influence Sexual Desire

A few years ago, I fell madly in love with a guy shortly before he left for a study abroad program … [Read more...] about Stranded In Barcelona: The Ups and Downs of Passion

Let’s play a quick game. What do all of these celebrity couples have in common?: Kim Kardashian and … [Read more...] about Match Me if You Can: Lack of Matching Between Partners Predicts Divorce

My daughter is 4 years old, and has proven to very evasive when asked about her daily life at the … [Read more...] about Note to Parents of Adolescent Kids: Stay Out if You Want “In”

What if I told you that simply holding a cup of hot coffee leads you to perceive others more … [Read more...] about Body and Mind: How Seemingly Unrelated Physical Experiences Affect Our Relationships

It’s no secret that people like to see themselves positively. Decades of research indicates that … [Read more...] about You Are Who You Date

Many of us, at one point or another, have experienced a breakup. Sometimes breakups are mutual, but … [Read more...] about Breaking Up Bad: The Best and Worst Ways to Break Up