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When it comes to dating, take Nietzsche’s advice and have the big picture – finding a lifelong friend – in mind.
Is your relationship thriving or merely surviving? Scientists who study these matters of the heart have some insights into figuring out whether you’re with your best possible partner.
Researchers have tried for many years to understand the nature of romantic love. But it remains a mystery.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, imagine if your date was not human, but a machine. Could there ever be a romantic bond between a human and a robot?
New research highlights how the pain of a breakup can linger for years.
How Paul Dirac, a brilliant but lonely man, found something new and wonderful that had been missing his entire life: love.
There are possible emotional and social pitfalls to love and sex with robots, but does that mean we should ban them entirely?
It’s less important how you feel about your relationship today than how you feel about it over time. Which of four commitment categories do you fit into?
In the online dating world it was once enough just to “Like” a person to indicate your interest. So what does it mean to “Super Like” a potential love interest?
Our notions of what makes a person a desirable ‘love interest’ are often superficial and involve an element of deception. For someone with a severe disability, finding love is even more complicated
What we see in online dating is not always what we get.
A study has shown that alcohol and oxytocin, often dubbed “the love hormone” are more similar than we thought.
According to recent research, music is an evolutionary adaptation that helps us navigate a world rife with contradictions.
When it comes to making careful plans to impress that significant other, certain things can seem like musts. Classy restaurant – check. Romantic atmosphere – check. Best suit or little black dress – check…
“My dearest Theresa,” Lord Byron wrote to his mistress in his garden, August 1819. A century later, on a July afternoon in 1916, Captain Alfred Bland, a British officer in World War I, sat down before…
In William Shakespeare’s comedy Merchant of Venice, the play’s heroine Portia sings: Tell me where is fancy bred, Or in the heart or in the head. If you look at Valentine’s Day cards, it’s clear fancy…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us will think about sharing a token of our affection. The ubiquitous card is often teamed with a staple of the season: chocolate, perfume or flowers. These gifts…
If you think our romantic relationships are based on the passions of the heart and the melding of minds – both beyond explanation or reason – then think again. People in love might seem preoccupied, emotional…
Take care lovers, wherever you are, as Valentine’s Day is soon upon us. Whether you’re in a relationship or want to be in a relationship, research over a number of years shows that February 14 can be a…
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