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Love and money both matter for health, but they don't replace each other
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (375+ words) The authors measured relationship quality using two specific concepts. First, they asked participants to rate their overall relationship satisfaction using a simple seven-point scale. Second, they measured a concept called perceived partner responsiveness. This psychological term refers to the extent…...
Why opposites don't attract: A global study reveals the true rules of romantic compatibility
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1261+ words) Marta Kowal, a researcher at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Wroc'aw in Poland, designed this research to address a persistent puzzle in relationship science. Past studies have produced mixed results regarding whether romantic partners need to be…...
People who enjoy outshining romantic rivals share distinct psychological traits across cultures
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (968+ words) In the context of evolutionary psychology, intrasexual competition refers to the ways individuals compete with members of their own sex to attract and retain romantic partners. People typically navigate this rivalry using two main strategies. They either promote their own…...
New study shows romantic relationships can actually improve after the crisis of an affair
1+ week, 1+ day ago (982+ words) Infidelity is widely recognized as one of the most destructive events a romantic relationship can endure. It often causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of betrayal, anxiety, and a profound loss of trust. The betrayed partner frequently experiences symptoms resembling…...
What psychologists noticed about couples who are happiest when moving in together
1+ week, 3+ day ago (633+ words) Moving in together is a particularly interesting example because it is a significant transition that both partners experience simultaneously, yet they may perceive it differently," Fliedner said. For example, one partner may perceive the move-in as largely exciting and positive,…...
Asexual adults report similar rates of loneliness regardless of relationship status
1+ week, 4+ day ago (663+ words) Psy Post...
Are we actually any good at guessing our partner's attachment style? New research says yes, but there is a catch
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (535+ words) Attachment styles have become part of popular culture, and many people confidently describe their partners as "anxiously attached" or "avoidantly attached,'" said Elina Sun, lead author of the study and a recent doctoral graduate in social psychology at Syracuse University....
Psychologists reveal the key trait linked to taking charge in the bedroom
2+ week, 1+ day ago (947+ words) While early research often supported these scripts by showing that men reported higher sexual assertiveness, more recent studies show inconsistent gender differences. Society is changing, and traditional expectations may be losing their grip in some cultures. Psychology researchers Verena Klein…...
Poor sleep quality predicts marital strain, especially for women married to men
3+ week, 4+ day ago (734+ words) I got interested in health behaviors while being part of a large data collection project on health and relationships," Saydam said. But sleep never occurred to me as something sociological. Sleep, of all things, seems like the most private, individual…...
Women who run the relationship prefer looks over money in romantic partners
3+ week, 5+ day ago (919+ words) Women who report having more power in their romantic relationships tend to care less about a partner's financial resources. Instead, they place a higher value on physical attractiveness. This suggests that what women look for in a mate adapts to…...