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New research points out that having a negative first name hurts your chances in the world of online dating (and beyond).

When you enter a relationship, you are at the same time taking on their entire social network. How much of a role do social networks play in your relationships? Read here to find out.

Racy books, erotic videos – is it possible that sexually explicit media can benefit a relationship? Find out how.

Do you ever feel a sudden emotion (happy, sad, angry, love) without knowing where it came from? The answer could be staring you right in the ear. Read on to learn how your cell phone may be toying with your emotions.

Should new relationships be avoided or encouraged around Valentine’s Day? While the holiday provides an opportunity for couples to express their intimate feelings for one another the very nature of the holiday might overwhelm fledgling relationships, or break those that are teetering.

Online dating should theoretically give individuals an even chance to appear attractive, since the text in their profile could help offset aesthetic deficiencies. Online profiles with attractive photos are often rated overall as more attractive, but what of the text?

If he loved me he would stop smoking; if she loved me she wouldn’t talk to other guys. When people make and break promises in relationships, most take this as a bad sign. But researchers disagree. Find out why.

As the year ends, we remember some of our favorite and most popular blogs of 2011. Dating, relationship, and sex advice – read more about the latest research.

Long distance relationships can be really tough, but recent findings have shown long distance relationships are equally or more satisfied with their relationship than couples who are geographically close to one another. Why does this happen? Read here to find out.

Have you ever been to a bar or other social hangout and been approached by someone who just doesn’t get the hint that you’re not interested? Conversely, have you felt that that you were doing everything you can to send an “ask-me-for-my-number” signal to no avail? Why do we have such difficulty in accurately reading sexual cues from others?

A recent study shows that chemicals in the brain can alter the way you think about romantic relationships. Find out how and what this means for your next date.

Stress has been known to send your marital satisfaction on the decline, but can stress early in a relationship actually create more satisfied couples? Read here to find out.

The holidays are time for cheer and goodwill, but can sometimes be buried under stress and scrutiny – especially from your in-laws. Read on to learn about how research says you should handle these sometimes fragile relationships during the holidays.

Do you expect your relationships to have a perfect fairytale ending? That you’ll never fight and will always be happy? Read more about this research to find out how unrealistic expectations about relationships may actually undermine them.

Do you believe in soulmates? Read the latest research and find out how your beliefs about relationships can impact your approach to relationships and the long-term quality.

Has anyone identified the number of relationships you should have before you decide to settle down? According to Peter Todd, he has. And the answer might surprise you.

As yet another celebrity marriage bites the dust, one wonders if these two actually talked about the realities of the future more than the endorsements for the wedding ceremony. To give them the benefit of the doubt that at least one or two conversations were had before the trip down the aisle, what kept them from seeing the obvious red flags? What can dating couples learn from Kris and Kim’s demise?

From all the way around the world, marriage is changing and becoming less important. But for different reasons in Asian than Western countries. Here are a few interesting research findings about marriage in Asia.

When you are starting a new relationship, how should you use your phone? Should you call or text them? What kind of underlying signals are you sending along with your text message? Read here to find out.

When I read the community boards, I see a lot of great advice given by members. You are wise. But do you follow your own advice? Knowing the right thing to do in relationships and actually choosing to do it are not always tied together. Find out why.

Studies show that most people are really bad at knowing who is attracted to them. Although human attraction is a complex issue, psychologists have made a few steps in helping to solve this riddle. Read on.

“Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” – Michael Scott

How true is this quote? Is it really the thought that counts, or deep down are you placing a dollar amount on your relationship?

You have a great guy. You’ve beeen serious for a while. You would like to take the relationship to the permanent next level but your man has yet to agree. Is your guy patient or just stringing you along? How long should you wait for a proposal?

Hot off the new wedding site of the Huffington Post, Dr. Gonzaga talks about the challenges many couples face in their first year of marriage. Find out what they are and how to address these potential problems in your relationship.

Have you ever had a secret relationship? A relationship you wanted to keep from others? Was the excitement of the secret enough to keep the relationship together or did it eventually fizzle out? Learn more about this topic and how secrecy can affect your own relationships.