Relationship satisfaction and the energy devoted to keeping a partner are dependent on how the partner compares with other potential mates, a finding that relates to evolution's stronghold on modern relationship psychology, ...
Evolution
May 17, 2016
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In writing a good online dating profile, the average love-seeker will likely fill it up with all the appealing qualities and interests that make them special. They paraglide and do hot yoga on the weekends, enjoy Riesling ...
Social Sciences
Feb 9, 2024
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"Happy wife, happy life," the saying goes. But the expression is outdated and new research shows that the assumptions behind it are out of step too.
Social Sciences
Aug 16, 2022
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New evidence supports the idea that heterosexual relationship satisfaction is linked to fulfillment of people's personal preferences for receiving affection expressed according to distinct love languages. Olha Mostova of ...
Social Sciences
Jun 22, 2022
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Even the healthiest relationships include arguments, but the topic of the argument could predict risk of divorce, according to a Kansas State University researcher.
Social Sciences
Jul 12, 2013
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Having stronger religious beliefs is linked to higher levels of sexual satisfaction, a new study shows.
Social Sciences
Aug 30, 2022
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(Phys.org)—The saying "fools rush in" may be true when it comes to sex and relationships, especially for women, according to a new Cornell study.
Social Sciences
Dec 20, 2012
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For many people, Valentine's Day can be an isolating time. The dominant Valentine's Day narrative insists that to be in a romantic relationship is to be happy. And for many single people, the day can come with pressure to ...
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2023
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A new study authored by a University of Georgia psychologist shows that the severity and number of couples' overall problems stay stable over time, even as their relationship dissatisfaction grows.
Social Sciences
Dec 23, 2014
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While there are still couples who wait for a deep level of commitment before having sex, today it's far more common for two people to explore their sexual compatibility before making long-term plans together.
Social Sciences
Dec 22, 2010
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