4+ hour, 4+ min ago  (903+ words) A French mathematician makes the case that the ups and downs of a love relationship can be written as equations, and that the right math can spot a couple drifting toward a breakup. The idea builds on decades of research,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (942+ words) Most people will say that honesty holds a romantic relationship together. Yet very few of us can claim we have never hidden something, softened a hard truth, or told a small lie to a partner. A team at the University…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (782+ words) Many people think cancer happens only because of genes or bad luck. In reality, life is more complex. Daily habits, along with social support, can slowly affect health over time. A new study shows that even something like being married…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (726+ words) Sharing a bed is one of the simplest ways people connect. It feels warm, familiar, and deeply human. At the end of a long day, lying next to someone you care about can feel more relaxing than anything else. That…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1030+ words) Gen Z is often seen as the generation most likely to embrace modern views about gender. But a new global survey suggests the picture is more complicated. In several key areas, young men were more likely than older men to…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (838+ words) Dating later in life is often framed as a search for companionship. But new research suggests that romance for older adults is about much more than simply avoiding loneliness. Interviews with single adults in their 60s, 70s, and early 80s reveal that sexual…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (837+ words) Every February, the world fills with roses, chocolates, and the idea that passionate love is everywhere. Yet new research shows that the dizzy, can't-stop-thinking-about-them kind of romance may be far less common than pop culture suggests. On average, single adults…...

7+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (1016+ words) How do human relationships compare with those of other mammals? A new study from the University of Cambridge offers fresh insight by ranking species based on monogamy levels. The team used a simple question to explore a complex topic. How…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (709+ words) Attraction often feels instinctive. A face catches interest, and a quiet chain of judgments begins. Many assume that youthful features command universal appeal. Classic evolutionary accounts argue that youthful cues point to strong reproductive potential. Yet personal goals can reshape…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (664+ words) We tend to think of gossip as petty or mean-spirited. But in romantic relationships, it might be doing more good than harm. A recent study shows that couples who gossip together often report feeling happier and more connected. The work…...