Research Spotlight

In decades past, “dating” was the primary way people developed relationships – people would get a … [Read more...] about “Netflix and Chill?”: Are Friends With Benefits Relationships the New Norm?

Did you have a Tamagotchi as a child, or have you played a similar game where you had to take care … [Read more...] about Attachment in the Virtual World

Obviously, whether or not someone is a good kisser is important. But how important is it? … [Read more...] about Does Being a “Good Kisser” Really Matter?

Background: The way people tell stories about their relationships says a lot about them and their … [Read more...] about Making Sense of a Breakup

The issue: People have a need to feel autonomous (i.e., they need to feel like they are doing … [Read more...] about Why Having a Dominant Partner is Linked to Being Unhappy in a Relationship

Physical affection (e.g., hugging and kissing) is an important aspect of romantic relationships. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Physical Affection for Relationship Satisfaction

… [Read more...] about More Than “Just” Sex: Affection Is One Reason Sex Is Linked To Greater Well-Being

Just as every superhero has a hardworking, lesser-known sidekick, behind our biggest successes is … [Read more...] about A Sidekick for Self-Actualization: How Our Partners Make Us Great

Romantic relationships are important for everyone, and that may especially be the case for … [Read more...] about Two Key Factors that Influence Adolescent Girls’ Relationships

“…find out if the sex is good right off the bat…”“Sex is the barometer for what’s going on in the … [Read more...] about Great Sexpectations? How Your Expectations About Maintaining Sexual Satisfaction Affect Your Relationship

There are a lot of safe-sex behaviors that reduce sexually transmitted infections (e.g., consistent … [Read more...] about Safe Sex, Lies, and Past Partners

When it comes to building communities of interconnected friends and family, how does marital status … [Read more...] about Single and (Not?) Lonely: How Socially Connected are Married versus Single People?

Imagine your relationship isn’t going well and you need to talk about it with someone. You start the … [Read more...] about Relationship Work: When You Have Relationship Problems, Who Should You Talk To?

Although certainly not for everyone, individuals often remain in contact with former partners after … [Read more...] about Keeping the Flame Alive: Motivations for Staying Connected with Ex-Partners

Many couples fail to maintain sexual desire in their long-term relationships. Two people who once … [Read more...] about Resolving The Intimacy-Desire Paradox: Is More Intimacy Better?

Cheating on someone, or being cheated on (read more about infidelity here), represents one of the … [Read more...] about Not In My Backyard: Daters Presume A Lot Of People, Except Their Own Partners, Cheat

By Olive Light and Dr. Lindsey Beck Most of us know that sexual compatibility plays an … [Read more...] about It’s Not the Size of the Boat, It’s the Motion of Your Notions

In the future, robots may serve in a variety of support roles, such as home assistance, office … [Read more...] about What Robots Can Teach Us About Intimacy: The Reassuring Effects Of Robot Responsiveness

Familism refers to the sense of connection individuals have with their family. In a nutshell, those … [Read more...] about We Are Family: Familism May Promote Relationship Quality in Latinos but Not Other Cultural Groups

Have you ever noticed how some people’s typical expression tends to look angry or irritated? … [Read more...] about She’s Got the Look, Or Does She?