Physical affection (e.g., hugging and kissing) is an important aspect of romantic relationships. Displays of physical affection are associated with relationship satisfaction,1 and in turn greater relationship satisfaction is associated with greater sexual satisfaction.2 … [Read more...] about The Importance of Physical Affection for Relationship Satisfaction
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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 often someone who listened to us, encouraged us, and cared about us. In fact, our relationships with others can have a big but sometimes imperceptible impact on our ability to … [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 adolescent girls. Compared to boys, adolescent girls indicate that their relationships affect them more and they focus more on their relationships.1 Understanding what contributes to … [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 relationship…” -- Samantha Jones, Sex and The City “Practice makes perfect....we can work on it.” -- Charlotte York, Sex and The City Can we tell right away whether we … [Read more...] about Great Sexpectations? How Your Expectations About Maintaining Sexual Satisfaction Affect Your Relationship
