Relationships

Hubble Space Telescope discovers 'failed stars' are bad at relationships too

A Psychologist Makes Sense Of The ‘Butterfly Effect’ In Relationships

3 Ways Sibling Relationships Change Over Time, According To Science

3 Reasons Why You’re Always ‘The Ken’ In Your Relationships

Echoes of extinctions: Novel method unearths disruptions in mammal trait-environment relationships

2 Ways To Understand And Manage Jealousy In Relationships, According To A Psychologist

3 Mindset Traps That Keep Us Bound To Unhealthy Relationships

Research Uncovers 2 Surprising Motives Of Infidelity, Even In Blissful Relationships

The Dark Triad (Narcissists, Psychopaths, & Machiavellians) use unique combinations of breakup strategies when ending romantic relationships, new study (N=722) finds. For instance, narcissists using open confrontation, whereas psychopaths use manipulation, cost escalation, and distant communication.

New Research Dispels Three Myths About Loneliness: That the main cause of loneliness is a lack of relationships, that older people feel much more lonely than younger ones, and that most lonely people are social misfits (e.g., people who are neurotic, hostile, lack skills).

New research from Greece shows that 3 strategies people consider most effective in improving relationships are: Showing more interest in one's romantic partner; trying to understand his/her needs; and willingness to discuss problems together. Improving one's appearance was rated least effective.

Online daters' reactions to sexually explicit initiation messages: Research found negative reactions to receiving sexually explicit content were amplified for women and those interested in long-term relationships. Negative reactions were dampened for men and daters interested in casual sex.

Satisfying Relationships: The Surprising Secret to Lowering Your Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases?

Psychological Research Lists 3 Sexual Turn-Offs For Women In Relationships

Researchers find strong adolescent-parent relationships lead to better long-term health outcomes in young adults

Satisfying relationships can help prevent chronic illnesses

A theory of attractiveness suggests beautiful people are seen positively and these views become internalized, motivating altruistic behavior. New research, however, finds support for the view that beautiful people feel entitled (due to their bargaining power in relationships) and behave selfishly.

Why reflecting on your values before opening your mouth makes for happier relationships

Current Methods for Assessing Genetic Relationships Between Traits are Flawed

A Sex Researcher Explains Why Open Relationships Might Be The Future For Our Society