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Does How Much Sex You Have With Your S.O. Actually Matter?
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Jun 25, 2016
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What’s Really Going On When You’re Unfriended On Facebook
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Sep 28, 2015
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What Your (& Your S.O.’s) Facebook Profile Says About Your Relationship
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Sep 22, 2015
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Need An Energy Boost? Try Thinking About Your Partner
By Sarah Stanton, MSc Love is associated with positive emotions and an energizing feeling. (Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes encapsulated this notion when th
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When Is It Too Early To Talk About Marriage?
Talking about the possibility of marriage with your S.O. can be both
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Cheating Might Run In The Family
Why do people cheat? It’s a question we get (and address) at Science of Relationships regularly. Our coverage of the topic generally reflects the state o
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This Is Where Most People
Actually
Propose
We've seen it all in the movies: proposals at sports games, at the Eiffel Tower, or at a couple's favorite restaurant. Proposals on vacation, or during an
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How To Tell If You’ll Stay Friends With Your Ex
Commitment is obviously important for keeping a romantic relationship going. But it can also influence how previous partners feel about each other
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Can Being Alone Lead To Premature Death?
If someone asked me to pick the most influential finding that has come out of relationship science to date, I’d say it’s this: relationships matter for
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What Your Facebook Posts
Really
Say About Your Personality
Facebook status updates are basically windows into our lives that we want the world to see. If you’re scrolling through your Facebook feed, chances are y
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Not Surprisingly, Sleep Affects Your Relationship —Here’s How
How did you sleep last night? Did you wake up this morning feeling refreshed and energized, or were you fatigued and sluggish? Your answers to these questi
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What Causes The Post-Wedding Blues — & How To Avoid Them
We experience an enormous amount of pressure when it comes to planning that "special day." And it makes sense — getting married is a big deal! But all th
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4 Common Dating Myths You Need To Stop Believing
If you can find just about anything online these days, why shouldn't that include dates? Dating on the web has been increasing in popularity thanks to apps
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“Your Type” & The Person You’re Actually Dating...
A lot of research, from all over the world, has asked people about what they prefer in a future romantic partner. There is a big assumption in almost all o
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How Millennials Deal With Breakups — On Facebook
Facebook is one of the most popular social networks, with nearly 1.4 billion monthly users and approximately 890 million users logging in each day. While m
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Why Fighting With Your S.O. Doesn’t Mean You’re Doomed
Ever wonder what can cause one couple to stay together and another to break up? One study found that high levels of arguing or criticism in a relationship
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The One Thing That Will Get You Through A Bad Breakup
By Dr. Gary Lewandowski Breakups are tough. There's no way around it. Your world changes, and you may be left feeling sad, confused, and lonely.
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Why The Opposites Attract Theory Doesn’t Really Work
We’ve all heard that “opposites attract." But, we're also told that “birds of a feather flock together." So, which is it?
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The One Thing All Happy Couples Have In Common
By Dr. Benjamin Le Although passion tends to fade in long-term relationships, there's one big thing couples can do to keep the flame alive: Continue t
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Why Do We Resist Accepting Help From People?
Studies consistently show that we’re happier and healthier when we feel like we’re being supported. Knowing that you’ll have someone there when you n
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How Making Sacrifices For Your Partner Can Make You Happier
By Jeff BowenWhy do we make sacrifices for our loved ones? Research tells us that our commitment is what motivates our willingness to sacrifice.&
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Here’s How Much Sex Couples Are Really Having
Dr. Amy MuisePeople have a lot of questions when they learn that I study sex and relationships. One of the most common questions people ask is how often co
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Is Your Breakup Communication All Wrong?
Dr. Benjamin LeWouldn’t it be great if ending a relationship could be a little less painful? It turns out that a dose of compassion can help eas
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These 2 Character Traits Can Majorly Impact Your Relationship
Have you ever had the urge to read a significant other's journal? We already know that people are more likely to engage in intrusive behavior when they don
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If Everybody Cheats, Does That Mean It’s Not So Bad?
Most people believe that infidelity is a very bad thing. Yet, the majority of people admit they have cheated on a romantic partner. In fact, studies have s
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Does Rebound Sex Help You Get Over A Breakup?
One of the sad truths about dating is that sometimes, you get dumped — and if or when you do, you might just find yourself pretty pissed at your ex. If y
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Does Internet Dating REALLY Work?
If your goal is to meet new dating partners, then online services can help put you in touch with a large number of other eligible singles. Sites like Plent
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Do We Get Better Looking When The Bar’s About To Close?
What happens when something is only available for a short period of time or exists in limited quantities? We want it. Badly.
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Could Prioritizing Your Career Hurt Your Relationship?
By Gwendolyn Seidman Could doggedly pursuing a personal goal (such as making partner at your law firm) or a fitness milestone (such as&
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3 Ways To Make Sure Your Relationship Will Last
When it comes to understanding the fate of any given relationship, knowing something about a couple’s commitment level — both partners' attachment to e
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