Gurit Birnbaum presented research on how a partner’s responsiveness (in other words, their emotional … [Read more...] about Responsiveness and Desire for Sex: The Goldilocks Phenomenon
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When Friends and Family Disapprove: Is There a “Romeo and Juliet Effect?”
I saw a fantastic symposium on what happens to people in romantic relationships when their friends … [Read more...] about When Friends and Family Disapprove: Is There a “Romeo and Juliet Effect?”
From Bride to Blues: Examining the Prevalence of Post-Nuptial Depression
As someone who has never walked down the aisle, I have to say that Allison Scott’s presentation … [Read more...] about From Bride to Blues: Examining the Prevalence of Post-Nuptial Depression
How Does Your Attachment Influence Your Sexual Relationships?
I saw a symposium of researchers who used attachment theory to explain differences in sexual … [Read more...] about How Does Your Attachment Influence Your Sexual Relationships?
Show Me the Money! But, Don’t Expect Me to be Nice
Kathleen Vohs and colleagues presented research today about the links between interpersonal … [Read more...] about Show Me the Money! But, Don’t Expect Me to be Nice
Lying About Physical Attractiveness
I attended an interesting talk yesterday by Dr. Edward Lemay and his colleagues about how people use … [Read more...] about Lying About Physical Attractiveness
Going Steady: How Do People Decide to Make Their Relationships Exclusive?
As someone who is fascinated by all things “decision making-y” in relationships, I was really … [Read more...] about Going Steady: How Do People Decide to Make Their Relationships Exclusive?
Sexting and Relationship Development
Today I kicked off the IARR conference and my first full day in Chicago by participating in a … [Read more...] about Sexting and Relationship Development
Coming to You Live from Chicago, it’s IARR!
Greetings from The Windy City. Many of us at Science of Relationships are part of an organization … [Read more...] about Coming to You Live from Chicago, it’s IARR!
WTF, North Carolina?
Dr. Jennifer Harman Discusses the SofR Book and Her Research
Learn more about our book, including how to get it, here, and check out Dr. Harman's SofR articles … [Read more...] about Dr. Jennifer Harman Discusses the SofR Book and Her Research
How Can I Meet Mr./Mrs. Right?
There are lots of places where you can find a partner. Online, offline, next door, or at a bar, … [Read more...] about How Can I Meet Mr./Mrs. Right?
Ask Dr. Loving: We Broke Up, But Does He Still Like Me?
(reposted from drloving.net) Dear Dr. Loving; I am in the middle of healing and attempting on … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Loving: We Broke Up, But Does He Still Like Me?
A Roast of Charlie Sheen’s Relationships and Narcissism
Few celebrity figures fit the definition of a narcissist better than Charlie Sheen. He is famous for … [Read more...] about A Roast of Charlie Sheen’s Relationships and Narcissism
A Case for Playing Hard to Get
Are you more likely to be attracted to someone who is into you? Or, do you like those that don’t … [Read more...] about A Case for Playing Hard to Get
