Relationships
How Good Is Your “Romantic Competence”?
New research suggests that people with insecure attachment styles can learn relationship skills that can help them get the emotional support they need from their partners.
How Baby Boomers Maintain Their Sex Lives
People are living longer, and having sex later in life. New research reveals the daily factors that make physical intimacy more likely among older adults.
The Power of Touch
New research shows the benefits of affectionate touch, even for those who think they don’t need it.
Why Conservatives Love Authority and Hate Government
Conservatives love authority, yet they hate government. How is that possible?
Self-Control and Dating Success
Self-control is the key to success in life. New research shows it’s important even in dating, whether your goal is a long-term relationship or a one-night stand.
This False Belief Will Hurt Your Relationship
We enter a relationship with certain expectations about how it will play out. But one common false belief will definitely lead to unhappiness with a partner.
How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Marriage
New research outlines the long-term trajectories of marriages between people with insecure attachment styles.
Is Love Addiction Real?
Shia LaBeouf will do anything to have a woman love him. Or must she be addicted to him like he is to her?
Why Do We Love (and Hate) Holiday Music?
We may love hearing and singing holiday songs, but often hate holiday music, too.
Deciding Whether to Stay or Leave
New research shows that the reasons why partners stay in relationships are different from the reasons why they leave.