Recent research on crying suggests that tears can benefit close relationships. Find out the evolutionary meaning behind tears and how they could be helping you.

Does studying relationships change the relationships being studied? Not surprisingly, yes. However, precisely how relationship research alters its participants’ relationships is still a matter of debate. A recent paper from Hughes and Surra (2000) offers some interesting answers…

Should we be more optimistic? The answer if yes, if we listen to others…find out why.

Dubbed the “me” generation, those born between 1970 and 1999 are a generation of individuals who have focused on themselves more than any other previous generation. What does this mean for an entire generation? Find out more.

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.

This research takes the phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” to a whole new level. New research published in a recent issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that good sex doesn’t take as long as you think (as long as you ask the man).

A recent article by the eminent relationship theorist Blaine Fowers in the Journal of Personal and Social Relationships has taken on one corner of the enormous question “Is what we believe about relationships based on research within our culture relevant to marriage in other cultures?”

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.

Figuring out who is being honest about themselves is frequently one of the most challenging aspects of meeting someone. If someone exaggerates what they do for a living or how well they did in school is it a fatal flaw? Should you run the other way or accept that this is just a normal, but awkward, attempt by that person to express personal goals and ambitions?

The prevailing idea that as we age our brains turn to mush needs a tune-up. We can prevent or slow the rate of decline through exercise, diet, and a little brain research.

While some new moms experience decreases in relationship satisfaction during the transition to motherhood, others remain stable or even improve. New research shows that the length of the relationship may act as a buffer against the new stress that a newborn brings.

Ever notice how a good chuckle raises your spirits? New research shows that just anticipating laughter may have health benefits.

Think Octopi are boring….not after you read this article….

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but what makes the smell memorable? Would a rose still be sweet if it was paired with a negative experience? Read more to find out.