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Stressed out? High cholesterol? Try kissing!

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Kissing is a great way to bond and show affection to your partner, but it also has some physical and health benefits you may not know about. Find out more.

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Not always. In fact, separation from a spouse or partner can often be very distressing. Recent research explores what happens to your body and your mind when partners separate – even for a few days.

Keeping your man/woman yours

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

There are a number of strategies people use to keep their mates their own. Find out what these behaviors are and how they impact relationships.

Boredom can eat away at a relationship

Friday, July 10th, 2009

It’s not just fighting and conflict that can cause problems in a relationship. Boredom and lack of positivity in a relationship may also cause a gradual decline. Read more.

Daily Stress Impacts Your Daily Family Life

Friday, July 10th, 2009

After a tough day at work, do you come back home feeling generally irritated or needing some quality time alone? Find out how your reactions to workplace stress can affect your family life, too.

Interest is in the Eye of the Beholder

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Can you tell when others show interest in you? You might not be the only one…find out more.

Attitudes predict interracial dating behaviors and vice versa

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Attitudes about racial and ethnic groups can influence decisions about whom you choose to date, but did you know that dating behaviors may impact your attitudes as well. Read more.

Humor helps couples cope with conflict…sometimes

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Humor can help couples enhance their relationships and also help to resolve problems. But there are some types of humor that are more helpful than others. Find out more.

Sociopolitical climate affects dating preferences

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Did you know that the politics and the economy can influence who you are attracted to? A recent study explains why the sociopolitical environment may be affecting your love life.

Beautiful Women Want More

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Does your own physical attractiveness influence what you look for in a partner? According to a study from David Buss and Todd Shackelford (2008), the answer seems to be yes.

Do stated preferences predict who you actually date?

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Many people have an idea of the qualities they want in Mr. or Ms. Right, but do these qualities actually predict who they end up with? According to recent research, the answer is part yes and part no. Find out why.

Gender, job satisfaction, and differences in work-life balance

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

So much to do, so little time. When multiple priorities collide, it is often difficult to find the right balance between work and family life. In the nationally representative survey of Household Income and Labor Dynamics in Australia (HILDA), researchers discovered more about factors that influenced work-life balance.

Use a Little Humor to Get What You Want

Friday, April 4th, 2008

A little humor goes a long way, especially when you’re bargaining. Find out how.

Two Keys to Happiness

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Having what you want and wanting what you have are two different and important factors in predicting happiness.


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