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?
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Attachment in the Virtual World
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
Does Being a “Good Kisser” Really Matter?
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?
Making Sense of a Breakup
Background: The way people tell stories about their relationships says a lot about them and their … [Read more...] about Making Sense of a Breakup
Why Having a Dominant Partner is Linked to Being Unhappy in a Relationship
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
The Importance of Physical Affection for Relationship Satisfaction
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
More Than “Just” Sex: Affection Is One Reason Sex Is Linked To Greater Well-Being
A Sidekick for Self-Actualization: How Our Partners Make Us Great
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
Two Key Factors that Influence Adolescent Girls’ Relationships
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
Great Sexpectations? How Your Expectations About Maintaining Sexual Satisfaction Affect Your Relationship
“…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
Safe Sex, Lies, and Past Partners
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
Single and (Not?) Lonely: How Socially Connected are Married versus Single People?
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?
Relationship Work: When You Have Relationship Problems, Who Should You Talk To?
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?
Keeping the Flame Alive: Motivations for Staying Connected with Ex-Partners
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
Resolving The Intimacy-Desire Paradox: Is More Intimacy Better?
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?
Not In My Backyard: Daters Presume A Lot Of People, Except Their Own Partners, Cheat
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
It’s Not the Size of the Boat, It’s the Motion of Your Notions
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
What Robots Can Teach Us About Intimacy: The Reassuring Effects Of Robot Responsiveness
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
We Are Family: Familism May Promote Relationship Quality in Latinos but Not Other Cultural Groups
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
She’s Got the Look, Or Does She?
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?