Relationships

Research from The University of British Columbia highlights that many men, after a breakup, frame themselves as inadequate or as victims, which perpetuates cycles of toxic relationships and poor mental health.

A comprehensive international study by Arizona State University, involving over 7,000 participants from 27 countries, reveals that kin care and mate retention are prioritized over mate attraction in people's motivations, challenging the long-standing focus of evolutionary psychology on sexual behaviors.

Jason Walker's article emphasizes the importance of forming meaningful connections in the workplace for both personal and organizational success.

A survey conducted by Talker Research on 2,000 engaged or married Americans reveals that only 39% rated their marriage proposals as an 'A+', with many couples expressing dissatisfaction with their experiences.

A study at the University of California, Riverside, found that same-sex couples engage in higher-quality interactions than heterosexual couples.

New research from the University of Kent suggests that sharing a bed with infants does not significantly enhance maternal-infant bonding or influence infant behavioral outcomes.

A study from The Ohio State University has found that marital conflicts can lead to health issues by causing bacteria to enter the bloodstream, resulting in inflammation and potential diseases.

A study from the University of California, Davis analyzed the factors that transform a casual crush into a committed relationship among 208 heterosexual college students.

A recent survey reveals that half of Americans in relationships consider their partner the worst sexual experience they've had.

A recent Reddit discussion explored whether long-time spouses would choose to marry their partner again, revealing that about two-thirds of participants indicated they would.

A recent survey of 2,000 pet owners reveals that caring for pets is more stressful than managing romantic relationships or parenting, with 42% of owners expressing concern about their ability to care for their pets, compared to 37% for partners and 30% for children.

A new survey reveals that 84% of Gen Z and millennials have experienced ghosting, a trend where individuals suddenly cut off communication.

A study published in the Archives of Women’s Mental Health highlights the unequal division of household labor, particularly focusing on the often-overlooked cognitive effort involved in planning and organizing tasks.

A recent survey found that one in three adults has sent a nude photo, with the average person accidentally sending six intimate messages to the wrong person.

A new poll reveals that pet owners often treat their cats and dogs like family members, with 22% sharing food at the dinner table and 97% allowing kisses and licks from their pets.

A study by Washington State University reveals that a notable portion of couples are at odds over COVID-19 vaccinations, with 16% of couples being 'discordant'—one partner vaccinated and the other unvaccinated.

A study from the University of Birmingham reveals that people tend to eat more when dining with friends and family due to a phenomenon called 'social facilitation.' This research, which analyzed 42 previous studies, found that social eating can lead to a 48% increase in food consumption compared to eating alone.

A recent survey of 2,000 married adults in the UK reveals that many marriages feel more like prisons than loving unions.

A recent survey commissioned by Laurel Road highlights the financial strains faced by young Americans, particularly millennials and Gen Z, as they navigate romantic relationships.

A study conducted by researchers at the Vancouver School of Economics reveals that married individuals, particularly those who consider their spouses their best friends, experience higher life satisfaction and contentment than singles.

A study from the University of Illinois highlights the significant impact of female friendships on health, particularly in midlife women.

A study from Florida State University highlights the negative impact of attachment anxiety and avoidance on relationship quality.

A new study published in Psychological Science reveals that the 'afterglow' of sex—defined as elevated sexual satisfaction lasting up to two days post-intercourse—plays a significant role in strengthening long-term relationship satisfaction.

A study from the University of Michigan has found that supportive relationships with friends and family significantly enhance individuals' self-confidence and personal growth motivation.

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Portsmouth revealed that men are twice as likely as women to consider themselves skilled liars, with a small number of prolific liars responsible for most lies told, often to close family and friends.

A study by researchers at VU University Amsterdam finds that individuals with low self-esteem often project their struggles onto their relationships, feeling unsupported and regretting sacrifices made for their partner due to a lack of validation.

A survey conducted by OnePoll for Serta Simmons Bedding reveals that 52% of Americans slept with a stuffed animal or security blanket during childhood, with 40% still doing so while sharing a bed with their partner.

Researchers at the University of Würzburg, led by Professor Anne Böckler-Raettig, have studied how eye contact and facial expressions influence our attention.

A study from Penn State University reveals that pro-environmental behaviors are often associated with gender stereotypes, leading to social consequences for individuals based on their actions.

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas suggests that a specific gene variation, known as the CD38 CC variation, may significantly influence relationship satisfaction in newlywed couples.

A recent study by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and Lund University suggests that genetic factors, rather than personality traits, may significantly influence the likelihood of divorce, as demonstrated by the tendency of adopted children to mirror the marital patterns of their biological parents.

A groundbreaking study by researchers from University College London and Université de Montpellier has revealed that baboon mothers exhibit profound grief when losing their young, often carrying their deceased infants for up to 10 days.

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A recent survey by Asurion found that nearly three-quarters of adults bring their smartphones to bed, with significant consequences for their relationships.

As online dating becomes increasingly popular, research reveals that sequential effects can influence how individuals judge potential partners based on the order in which they view profiles.

Recent research by scholars from the University of Oxford and the University of Copenhagen has pushed back the documented origins of kissing to 4,500 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, earlier than previously believed.

A recent study from the University of Kent reveals that a significant majority of people in the UK approve of revenge porn under certain circumstances, with 99% of participants expressing no remorse if a partner left them.

A recent survey of 5,000 American adults reveals that finding lasting love is increasingly challenging, with one in five stating they've never been in a relationship lasting over three years.

A study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology reveals that both men and women generally have equal rates of forgiveness for infidelity, but they perceive different types of cheating as more threatening.

A study from the University of Arizona found that a form of journaling called narrative expressive writing can help mitigate the physical health risks associated with divorce, which often leads to increased stress and a higher likelihood of heart disease, diabetes, or cancer.