Several years ago, I read a journal article in which the researchers reported that individuals who … [Read more...] about Love Sick?
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Read This Before Your Next Facebook Post
Facebook gives its 800 million+ users the opportunity to interact and build connections with a … [Read more...] about Read This Before Your Next Facebook Post
Warning! Valentine’s Day May Be Hazardous for Your Relationship’s Health
Valentine’s Day typically serves as a time to show appreciation for that special someone in our … [Read more...] about Warning! Valentine’s Day May Be Hazardous for Your Relationship’s Health
Invest in Your Relationship by Talking about Money
Some people find it tacky to talk about money in the context of love. They say, “All you need is … [Read more...] about Invest in Your Relationship by Talking about Money
What to Do When Your Friends Date Jerks
We love our friends and we want the best for them. But what do we do when our friends are dating … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Friends Date Jerks
Hard-Wired for Care? A Genetic Basis for Providing Care to a Partner in Need
It’s not too profound to suggest that people are biological creatures—without genes, bodies, and … [Read more...] about Hard-Wired for Care? A Genetic Basis for Providing Care to a Partner in Need
Attachment: A “Bittersweet Symphony” or “Unwritten”?
"Just how stable are attachment styles?" (click here to learn more about what attachment styles are) … [Read more...] about Attachment: A “Bittersweet Symphony” or “Unwritten”?
This Holiday Season, Get Your Romantic Partner Exactly What He or She Wants
As the gift giving swings into full gear, the pressure is on to find that perfect gift for your … [Read more...] about This Holiday Season, Get Your Romantic Partner Exactly What He or She Wants
What You Wear on a Date: It Matters
It probably won’t shock you to hear that psychologists have discovered that how much skin your … [Read more...] about What You Wear on a Date: It Matters
Words Matter: Language Style Predicts Relationship Longevity
As we all know, the dating scene can be frustrating. For example, we’ve all probably dealt with the … [Read more...] about Words Matter: Language Style Predicts Relationship Longevity
Healthy Men (But Not Women) Have Better Sex and Happier Relationships
As if you needed one more reason to feel guilty for couch-surfing when you should be kick-boxing, a … [Read more...] about Healthy Men (But Not Women) Have Better Sex and Happier Relationships
Hey Ladies!: The Benefits of Being a Mover (and Shaker)
Ladies, consider the following setting: It’s a Friday night. The place is buzzing. Across the room, … [Read more...] about Hey Ladies!: The Benefits of Being a Mover (and Shaker)
The Economics of Evolution: Mating and Loss Aversion
Douglas Kenrick, Steven Neuberg, and Yexin Jessica Li discuss their recent research on how … [Read more...] about The Economics of Evolution: Mating and Loss Aversion
A Time to Cheat: How Situations Promote Infidelity
As any good social scientist will tell you, a person’s surroundings and environment have powerful … [Read more...] about A Time to Cheat: How Situations Promote Infidelity
Have Husbands Really Stopped Cheating?
Have husbands really stopped cheating? Well…sort of. While an ever-ready supply of misbehaving … [Read more...] about Have Husbands Really Stopped Cheating?
Love is Abstract, but Sex is Concrete: How Your Mindset Affects Romantic Expectations
What are you doing right now? Are you relaxing? Procrastinating? Gaining knowledge about … [Read more...] about Love is Abstract, but Sex is Concrete: How Your Mindset Affects Romantic Expectations
Love is Blind. Your Friends Aren’t.
I previously wrote about the things that do and do not predict breakups. Now that we have a good … [Read more...] about Love is Blind. Your Friends Aren’t.
Just Do It: Having Sex Can Make You Smarter
A rat searching for cheese in a maze is one of the more iconic images associated with psychology. … [Read more...] about Just Do It: Having Sex Can Make You Smarter
Women and Dating: An Unhealthy Pursuit?
Men aren’t the only ones who are negatively affected by the dating game. Recently I highlighted a … [Read more...] about Women and Dating: An Unhealthy Pursuit?
One Tough Mutha: Lactation Facilitates Moms’ Aggressive Behavior
If there’s one thing I learned from the old Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, it’s that mothers don’t … [Read more...] about One Tough Mutha: Lactation Facilitates Moms’ Aggressive Behavior