Why am I In Love?! November 29, 2017 | Lexi Tillmann | 3,177 Comments Dear Researcher, I have been crazy in-love with this guy and I have no idea why! The worst part is that I know he isn’t good for me and our long term-goals aren’t aligned, but for some reason I can’t shake these feelings! I thought there was some evolutionary or biological reason we fall in-love;… Read More
5 Reasons to Fall in Love November 27, 2017 | Zoe Tierney | 2,735 Comments You can say goodbye to your weekly doctor visits. Love has facilitating mechanisms for beneficial motivation and behavior (Tobias Esch & George B. Stefano, 2005). Falling in love has also been found to increase oxytocin, the “happy hormone,” and decrease stress levels (Tobias Esch & George B. Stefano, 2005). Decreased stress levels mean an… Read More
Catching Your Partner Looking at Someone Else November 14, 2017 | Kaila Pinkney | 2,728 Comments Myth: If you catch your partner looking at another attractive person that means your relationship is in trouble. Fact: Although seeing your partner look at other attractive people (when they should be paying attention to you) is bound to make you uncomfortable or angry, in most cases there is nothing to be worried about. It… Read More
Six Things To Know About The Marriage Check-Up November 12, 2017 | Taite Brunetta | 3,194 Comments Have you ever wondered what typed of relationship/marriage therapy is the best? Have you ever wanted to seek relationship help but don’t think you need intense relationship intervention? The Marriage Check-Up (MC) might be the perfect fit for you! In this article I’ll outline research on the MC and explain six important pieces of information… Read More
Forgiveness: Why Is It So Hard? November 7, 2017 | Ainslie Martin | 1,430 Comments Dear Abby, My husband and I have been fighting a lot recently. While he generally apologizes, his apologies never seem genuine. Sometimes I think he is apologizing simply so I will forgive him, and has no intention of changing his behavior. Although reluctantly, I do always forgive him and I think he is starting to… Read More
Support and Wound Healing November 5, 2017 | Alma Brizio | 2,989 Comments Dear Researcher, My fiancé is getting surgery in a couple of weeks, and although we are very happy we do occasionally have conflicts, I am worried that I may add additional stress to the situation. I have been reading articles about how stress can impact wound healing, specifically, how more stress can lead to a… Read More
So Your Friend Has Cold Feet? October 30, 2017 | Allie Nyer | 1,449 Comments Dear Researcher, I need help!! My best friend Rachel is about to get married to her on-again, off-again boyfriend of many years, Barry. Rachel has expressed doubts about getting married, but claims Barry has no doubts at all, so she is optimistic that her relationship will improve and is planning to go ahead with her… Read More
3 Ways to Tell If You’ll Be Friends With Your Ex October 29, 2017 | Sara Roelke | 2,200 Comments Break-ups are hard. Not only can the end of a romantic relationship cause emotional distress, but when you lose a partner you may feel like you are also losing a part of yourself (Slotter, Gardner & Finkel, 2010). Through administering surveys, analyzing blogs, and carrying out a longitudinal diary study, researchers found that people who… Read More
Romance CAN Last Forever October 22, 2017 | Louisa Fowler | 4,163 Comments Myth: A relationship’s level of romance remains consistent over time- you will never feel more or less passionate love for your partner than you do right now. Fact: Although many people believe that their passionate feelings toward their partner are static, the reality is, the longer a relationship lasts, the more likely individuals are to… Read More
Are Interracial couples less comitted? October 17, 2017 | Katelyn Thuss | 1,721 Comments Dear Researcher, My fiance and I are an interracial couple and although we are very happy and our family approves of our relationship, there are many in society who don’t. I have been reading a lot about lack of relationship satisfaction and commitment in interracial couples compared to intraracial couples. Is this true? Thanks, Beth… Read More