Lately it seems like everywhere I turn, someone is talking about a TV show reunion. From Seinfeld to Friends, Sex and the City to 90210, the rumors circulate, even in the face of stars vigorously denying the possibility. What would make us miss our favorite TV characters so much … [Read more...] about Parasocial Relationships: I Get by with a Little Help from My (TV) Friends
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10 Things that TV and Movies Teach Us about Relationships
My mom used to say that watching TV would “rot your brain.” While I think she was probably right (fun fact: moms are always right), on occasion TV and movies can teach us a thing or two about our relationships. Here are ten relationship lessons that the writers at … [Read more...] about 10 Things that TV and Movies Teach Us about Relationships
Social Networks, Commitment, and True Blood: Who Forgives a Vampire?
You might assume that relationship science doesn’t have much to say about vampire romances, but you would be wrong. Previously, we wrote about the Sookie/Bill/Eric love triangle, but relationship research explains some of the other complex relationships on True Blood as … [Read more...] about Social Networks, Commitment, and True Blood: Who Forgives a Vampire?
Top 5 Classic Studies in the Psychology of Attraction
Most of the time our articles focus on current, cutting edge studies. Yet, the nature of science is that it continually builds on findings from previous research. Inevitably, current research stands on the shoulders of giants. Here are some of the “giants” or classic works in … [Read more...] about Top 5 Classic Studies in the Psychology of Attraction
Aww Sookie, Sookie, Now! True (Blood) Love from a Gain-Loss Perspective
What’s hotter than a vampire in love? Two vampires in love...with the same woman! Admit it, you eagerly awaited each Sunday, hoping that this season of True Blood might push the erotic boundary of an already risqué show by including a steamy three-way relationship between Sookie, … [Read more...] about Aww Sookie, Sookie, Now! True (Blood) Love from a Gain-Loss Perspective