What You Can Do to Help Yourself Get More Effective Support
Getting good support from others is not always easy, but research suggests we can take matters into our own hands.
View ArticleWhat My Psychology Students Say They’ll Remember in 10 Years
I asked the students in my Psychology of Close Relationships class which teachings (if any) they would still remember in 10 years. Here is what they told me.
View ArticleThe Role of Familiarity in Attraction
Why do we like some people and not others? One reason may be how familiar they are to us.
View ArticleThe Top 5 Predictors of Relationship Quality
What predicts the quality of romantic relationships? Researchers sought the answer by looking at data from over 11,000 couples.
View ArticleIn Relationships, the Little Moments Matter
Each day the people in your life make small "emotional bids" for your attention. How often do you brush them off, and what does that mean for your relationships?
View Article3 Relationship Strategies to Try Right Now
Could your relationship use a boost? I have been studying relationships for over 20 years and still find myself using these three strategies to help me reset.
View ArticleA New Way to Make Life More Meaningful
Feeling that your life is meaningful can be deeply satisfying, but it's not always easy to achieve. New research suggests we may need to stop and appreciate the moment.
View ArticleHow to Show a Partner That You'll Be There for Them
Relationships are one of our top sources of support—but giving support is not always easy.
View ArticleWhy You Should Reach Out to Old Friends Now
Have an old friend you haven't talked to in a while? New research suggests they might appreciate you reaching out more than you think.
View ArticleThink You Talk Too Much? New Research Suggests Otherwise
Afraid you monopolize the conversation when you meet someone new? Research suggests that we actually like people who talk more.
View Article3 Facts About Consensual Non-Monogamy
Polyamory, monogamish, open relationships, and consensually non-monogamous relationships are gaining attention from the public and researchers. So, what are they?
View ArticleDo You Have a Fear of Being Single?
Despite rising levels of singlehood in America (about a third of adults are single), some people still fear being single, and this fear may shape their relationship choices.
View ArticleWill You Be Happier Single Or in a Relationship?
Around the world, people in relationships tend to be happier than those who are single. But is this always the case?
View ArticleWhy I Finally Started Applying Gratitude Research to My Life
After teaching my students about the benefits of gratitude, I give them an optional assignment: Write a letter of gratitude. How many do you think completed the assignment?
View ArticleMusic Could Help You Sleep Better
Music has the power to move us, but does it have the power to help us sleep better? According to recent research, it does.
View ArticleAre You Addicted to Distraction? Smartphones Make It Easy
Personal Perspective: Do you check your phone while watching a movie or walking down the street? If so, you are not alone. Our phones are designed to be distracting and addictive.
View ArticleWhy Some People Get Along With Others So Easily
Are there certain personality traits that are better suited to helping people get along with others?
View Article3 Behaviors That Form Relationships
Why do we click with some people and not others? Why do some social interactions turn into friendships and romantic relationships, and others do not?
View ArticleIf You Need a Relationship Boost, Try This Simple Exercise
Even the best relationships can use a boost sometimes. Try an experiment for the weekend—switch your focus to looking for the good in your relationship and see what happens.
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