Archive for the ‘Articles’ Category

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.

Sex and the performance of desire

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Research acknowledges having a pleasurable sex life is important for relationship satisfaction (Michael, et al, 1994). Find out how and why couples engage in emotional work to bring their actual sexual feelings in line with how they think they should be feeling about sex.

Always look on the bright side…

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

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

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.

The Real Truth About Beauty Study

Monday, December 1st, 2008

The Real Truth About Beauty study explores women’s perceptions of female beauty using a sample across ten countries.

YOU…are AMAZING

Monday, November 24th, 2008

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.

Why do people with similar marital history get together?

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Never married people tend to be with other never married people. Divorced people tend to be with other divorced people. Why do we tend toward marital history homogamy?

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.

The look of love: eyes straight ahead, smile wide

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Eye contact may help focus our attention on persons who are expressing interest in us. Or is this answer too simplistic? Read 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.

Do nice guys really finish last?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

The nice guy stereotype argues that women often say they wish to date kind, sensitive men, but in reality, still choose to date jerks over nice guys. Is the stereotype true?

Depression in Women: Common but treatable

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has released a fascinating new brochure called Women and Depression. It provides a wealth of information on depression and its treatments.

Research in Praise of the Quickie

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

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).

Professor Happiness: An interview with Daniel Gilbert

Friday, June 27th, 2008

The New York Times recently did an interview with Harvard Professor Daniel Gilbert about his research on how people predict emotions, particularly happiness.


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