Deception and Honesty on MTV's “Catfish”
On the MTV reality show, “Catfish,” the show’s hosts help a viewer track down an elusive online love. Almost inevitably, it is discovered that they have been fooled, and the person to whom they poured...
View ArticleIs Twitter Hurting Your Relationship?
A new study suggests that overuse of Twitter could cause relationship conflicts, leading to infidelity and breakup. But what do these findings really mean?read more
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know Before You Try Online Dating
In the quest to find romance, more and more people have turned to online dating. If you want to make the most of online dating, you first need to know what opportunities it can give you and be aware of...
View ArticleCan You Really Trust the People You Meet Online?
With more and more people starting relationships online, many have wondered, can we trust people we meet on the Internet? The research in social psychology suggests that the answer is a guarded...
View ArticleIs This the Best Way to Deal with Your Partner’s Faults?
Committing your life to another person is a big step. How can you feel comfortable taking that risk, committing to a partner who you know is flawed? To overcome those insecurities, it is sometimes best...
View ArticleIs Facebook Really Turning Us into Narcissists?
There is mounting evidence that narcissism is related to heavy Facebook use, and many in the popular media are quick to blame Facebook for increasing levels of narcissism. However new research suggests...
View ArticleWhat Does Everyone Really Think of Your PDA on Facebook?
Facebook profiles often feature loving messages and photos of affectionate couples. Are these couples as happy as they appear? And when you see these signs of coupledom on social media, do you think...
View ArticleKnow a Hopeless Romantic? It’s Probably a Man
Could it be that men are really the hopeless romantics? This may seem hard to believe, as you see magazine stands filled with bridal magazines and romantic movies and novels marketed to women. But...
View ArticleHow Good Relationships Can Make You Stronger
One thing that relationship research has taught us is that good relationships are good for us. In fact, having strong relationships is a better predictor of mortality than any other healthy lifestyle...
View ArticleDo We Reveal More in Person or on Our Electronic Devices?
In today’s world, communication takes many forms, from face-to-face, to phone, to text only communication via text messages and the Internet. But what does this mean for self-disclosure? Are we more...
View ArticleSometimes a Little Help from Our Friends Hurts
It has been well-documented that perceived support is associated with greater health and well-being, but the effects of actually getting help from others are mixed. Sometimes, it makes us feel good,...
View ArticleEverybody Else is Cheating, Right? Not Necessarily
Our perceptions of the acceptability of infidelity could influence our likelihood to cheat. And those perceptions are likely to be wrong. read more
View Article6 Myths About Men, Women, and Relationships
When it comes to relationships between men and women, almost everyone has an opinion. But what does research tell us about how men and women really behave in romantic relationships? This article...
View ArticleCan You Spot a Cheater by Watching 5 Minutes of Behavior?
Many people wonder if their own romantic partners are being unfaithful, or if the partners of their friends or family members are cheating. Can we tell if someone is unfaithful to their partner just by...
View ArticleWhat's Really Behind Jealousy, and What to Do About It
A common misconception is that jealousy is a sign of love. But suspicious jealousy is more about insecurity than love. What does research tell us about the nature of jealousy and how we can cope with...
View ArticleStudy: Tasting Something Sweet Increases Romantic Attraction
When we talk about love and romance, we often describe love as “sweet”. “Honey”, “sugar”, and "sweetheart" are common affectionate nicknames. This metaphor between love and sweet taste is quite...
View ArticleDo We Lie More in Texts or Face-to-Face?
Lying is, for better or worse, a substantial part of communication. But how much do we lie, and how have new technologies, like text messaging, changed the way we lie?read more
View Article4 Myths About Online Dating
As online dating has become increasingly popular, information — and unfortunately misinformation — abounds. Let’s examine four common myths about online dating.read more
View ArticleHow Your Relationships Change Who You Are
When we are involved in serious romantic relationships, we find ourselves turning from a “me” to an “us”. That means that as we become increasingly committed to our partners, we find our self-concept...
View Article7 Ways to Help Your Partner Achieve Their Goals
As we begin a new year, we often set out to pursue new goals. Most advice on pursuing goals focuses on what you can do to achieve your own aims. But relationship partners play an important role in...
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