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Are you holding out for your hero? Research investigates how fairy tale stories influence the dating world.

Do you speak the language of love? Read this blog to find out.

Would you take a pill to save your relationship? Researchers are suggesting that this type of “medicine” might not be too far off.

Although the world changes quickly, does dating keep up with the times? A recent study looks at people’s ideas of dating and how they have changed over the last 30 years.

Star Wars and Star Trek fans love to debate which is better. In this exploration of eHarmony users, we examined the personality differences and eHarmony popularity of those behind the debates: the fans.

Read on to learn easy things you can do to improve your chances in the dating world.

Trust is an important aspect of a relationship. But how important? Recent research found trusting your partner can lead to longer life expectancy. Read here to find out why.

When you are in love, every cell in your body feels love, too. Find out how love can affect your heart and health, and discover why you don’t need a partner to fall in love.

Men use flashy goods to show their wealth, but do they show off in other ways? Generosity may also be used as a mating strategy to impress women.

What happens when you spill your guts and declare your love to a friend, only to find your advance is unrequited? Can the friendship be saved, or is it doomed? Read on to find out how to predict what will happen to your friendship.

Examining eHarmony users, we found a good sense of humor is one of the most sought after things in a partner for both men and women. But how do men and women use humor differently? What can a good sense of humor tell you about a person? Read here to find out.

You are online dating. You see a profile that you like. Before you communicate, do you wait and take another look at the profile just to make sure? Most people do on average, but this depends on a number of factors. Find out more.

It turns out that men nominate their top ten ‘can’t stands’ (deal-breakers) almost identically, regardless of what part of the US (or Canada) they call home. Looking at tens of thousands of eHarmony users across various regions in the US and Canada found relatively few differences in the type and order of their ‘Can’t Stands.’

Imagine this scenario: You’ve had a horrible break up. You suddenly can’t breathe and experience pain in your chest. You go to the doctor and after running some tests, you’re told you are suffering from a broken heart. It sounds like a sad cartoon, but this is actually a very real and possible situation any of us can be in. Feeling physical pain from a break up happens more often than we think.

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.