A number of theories attempt to explain why married women tend to do more housework than their … [Read more...] about Bring Home the Bacon. And Cook It.
Research Spotlight
The Economics of Mating: Charging Up for Romance
It’s widely known that credit card debt is a problem among young people in the United States. But … [Read more...] about The Economics of Mating: Charging Up for Romance
Are You Hot or Not?
Let’s face it. Some of us are physically attractive. Others are…well…not so much. Logic tells us … [Read more...] about Are You Hot or Not?
Humor and Attraction: Who Likes a Joker?
Have you heard the one about the relationship scientist who walks into a bar with a journal under … [Read more...] about Humor and Attraction: Who Likes a Joker?
In Sickness and In Health: Pick Your Battles! (w/ videos!)
So, last month my husband and I had one of those rare monster fights. The kind where I say really … [Read more...] about In Sickness and In Health: Pick Your Battles! (w/ videos!)
Is the Unemployment Rate Tied to the Divorce Rate?
If you’re like most people, you probably read the question posed in the title of this article and … [Read more...] about Is the Unemployment Rate Tied to the Divorce Rate?
Why Do Victims Return to Abusive Relationships?
We like to write about “fun” studies here at S of R, but it’s important to tackle more serious … [Read more...] about Why Do Victims Return to Abusive Relationships?
A Cookie a Day Keeps Impulsive Sexual Behavior at Bay
Suppose you’re at dinner with someone you just started dating. You’re reading the menu and you see a … [Read more...] about A Cookie a Day Keeps Impulsive Sexual Behavior at Bay
Stress: It Does a Marriage Good
Couples who report larger amounts of stress outside their marriages also tend to report less … [Read more...] about Stress: It Does a Marriage Good
Partner Ideals: Do They Matter?
You might call it your dream date, your prototype, or, if you’re the pragmatic sort, you may call it … [Read more...] about Partner Ideals: Do They Matter?
Under the Table and Dreaming (of You)
Have you ever been in a relationship that you hid from others? If you answered “YES”, you’re not … [Read more...] about Under the Table and Dreaming (of You)
Fathers: Filling the Void to Help Create a Better You
What follows is a rough transcript of a conversation I had with a woman a few weeks ago while at my … [Read more...] about Fathers: Filling the Void to Help Create a Better You
Ovulation and “Gaydar” Accuracy
image source: yborcitystogie.blogspot.comAlthough we may not like to admit it, we form impressions … [Read more...] about Ovulation and “Gaydar” Accuracy
Dads Influence Who Their Daughters Find Attractive
Fathers’ Day is all about honoring dads. Thus, we’ve decided to showcase research that demonstrates … [Read more...] about Dads Influence Who Their Daughters Find Attractive
To Snoop or Not to Snoop, That is the Question (Part 1)
Have you ever found yourself glancing at your partner’s email, searching his or her browser history, … [Read more...] about To Snoop or Not to Snoop, That is the Question (Part 1)
Power in Relationships: Predictors and Outcomes
Having "hand" (a.k.a., power) and being the person with least interest in a relationship was … [Read more...] about Power in Relationships: Predictors and Outcomes
Science “OR” Relationships?
As most people know, there are persistent barriers and biases that women face in scientific … [Read more...] about Science “OR” Relationships?
Feeling Your Pain, Quite Literally
Some research is just too cool; here’s a now classic study worth sharing. For a long time … [Read more...] about Feeling Your Pain, Quite Literally
Looking to Grow Elsewhere: Self-Expansion and Attention to Alternatives
In a previous post we talked about why celebrities cheat in their relationships. But what about the … [Read more...] about Looking to Grow Elsewhere: Self-Expansion and Attention to Alternatives
Getting the Girl: The Influence of Testosterone and Dominance
Stop me if you’ve heard this one…two guys walk into a psychology experiment. They get their picture … [Read more...] about Getting the Girl: The Influence of Testosterone and Dominance