Breaking up, making up, or waking up to the fact that your partner is thinking about leaving you have long been grist for songwriters, but the ups and downs of romantic relationships have also fueled psychology research.
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Aug 25, 2023
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Despite progress towards greater gender equality, many people remain stubbornly attached to old-fashioned gender roles in romantic relationships between women and men.
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Aug 2, 2023
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Workplace ostracism refers to an employee's perception of being excluded, ignored, or rejected in the workplace. A study published in PLOS ONE by Jun Qiu at the School of Nanchang, Institute of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, ...
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May 31, 2023
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"I knew they wouldn't last" is the reaction people often have when hearing that a couple they know has broken up.
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May 30, 2023
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People will often sacrifice a better experience and opt for one that's less enjoyable if it means they can do it alongside a loved one—whether that's a romantic partner, close friend or relative. That's the main finding ...
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May 28, 2023
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Imagine Sarah and John have been in a monogamous relationship for five years. Although they love each other, Sarah, who is bisexual, has recently started feeling an attraction to her coworker, Andrea. This has led to several ...
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Apr 25, 2023
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Portrayals of sex in TV and movies often involve passionate, spur-of-the-moment encounters that seem to have little forethought or planning. Media depictions of sex might then send the message that a feature of hot, fulfilling ...
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Apr 5, 2023
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Polyamorists face stigma and discrimination in their day-to-day lives, yet research shows that having a romantic relationship with more than one person at a time may offer emotional and physical benefits to all parties.
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Apr 3, 2023
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Avoiding pornography is vital to developing a healthy and long-term romantic relationship, says a new study from BYU.
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Mar 9, 2023
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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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