We often hear tales of women forsaking the nice, kind, dependable man for the brooding, confident … [Read more...] about Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?
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How Jealous Are You? Check Your Fingers!
Romantic partners often experience jealousy (see our previous post on jealousy and Facebook), but … [Read more...] about How Jealous Are You? Check Your Fingers!
When Are Women Into Casual Sex?
Men are more interested and likely to engage in casual sex than women, right? From film, to music, … [Read more...] about When Are Women Into Casual Sex?
Similarity Versus Complementarity Among Lesbian Couples
A recent post discussed the role of similarity in romantic relationships; do “opposites attract” or … [Read more...] about Similarity Versus Complementarity Among Lesbian Couples
“Sexting,” Anxious Attachment, and Relationship Expectations
With the proliferation of smart phones, “sexting” is on the increase. Even Brett Farve (allegedly) … [Read more...] about “Sexting,” Anxious Attachment, and Relationship Expectations
The Promiscuous Personality
It is clear that people exercise different amounts of discretion when deciding how many sexual … [Read more...] about The Promiscuous Personality
Who Says “I Love You” First in a Relationship?
Societal gender norms suggest that women should be most concerned with declarations of love, … [Read more...] about Who Says “I Love You” First in a Relationship?
Help Me, While I Take a Nap
We take it for granted that support from a partner is good (e.g., see the post on invisible support … [Read more...] about Help Me, While I Take a Nap
“He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not …”: Uncertainty and Attraction
Are you more likely to be attracted to someone who is into you? Or do you like those that don’t … [Read more...] about “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not …”: Uncertainty and Attraction