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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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?

Finances can be a major source of concern and conflict for many couples. Find out why money is such a major issue and what successful couples do to keep their checkbooks in order.

I have a few friends who love to journal. They write down everything that happens in their lives. They tell me it makes them feel better because they gain some perspective on the day. But this may not always be the best thing.

Do you ever get to the point where you feel as though you and your partner have absolutely nothing in common? Read further to find out the one common thread that lies in almost all of us.

Are you as sick of celebrity infidelity news items as I am? Read on to learn how we can take a stand and celebrate the good people around us instead of concentrating on the duds.

Some assumptions about aging adults are debunked in a recent review on social relationships across the adulthood. Here are just some of the many things to look forward to in older adulthood.

A long history of research has shown the power of forgiving. It benefits the transgressor and the victim. One of the things that research has been showing recently is that forgiveness isn’t the same across all relationships and can have big impacts on the entire family.

In this series of blogs, I will be giving readers a glimpse of the methods and statistics we use at eHarmony Labs to help our users find satisfying relationships. I’ll try to do it in a reader-friendly, equation-free manner. Today I am going to write about validity of our measures and why it is so important.

Read on to discover how losing focus can help you to find what you’re looking for.

In this new series of blogs, I will be giving readers a glimpse of the methods and statistics we use at eHarmony Labs to help our users find satisfying relationships. I’ll try to do it in a reader-friendly, equation-free manner. Today I am going to write about reliability of our measures and why it is so important.

Across the globe, more people are finding love on the Internet. Learn more about online dating trends from eHarmony’s collaboration with the Oxford Internet Institute.

What’s the easiest thing you can do to improve your relationship? BE YOURSELF. Read on to find out why Dr. Seuss’s advice was right all along.

Recent studies show that older people have better relationships. What is the secret to their success?

Another reason why staying socially connected to your loved ones is so important: pain reduction. Looking at photos of one’s significant other during physically painful situations reduced perceptions of pain. Partners are often thought of as being a pain, but in this case, their photo might prove to be the opposite!

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.