The most comforting touch communicates care for the person receiving it – not just the intentions of the person offering it.
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It is quite normal for younger kids to engage in playful relationships or express interest in having crushes.
The search for a romantic alternative to boredom, cynicism and fatigue.
Being single is often seen as a temporary stage, rather than a legitimate or fulfilling way of life, but research shows single people can lead fulfilling, happy lives.
Relationship quality was consistently lower for people with PMDD and their partners.
‘Looping’ and ‘reframing’ are two techniques that can help build understanding in stressful disagreements.
The Let Them world is far removed from the interconnected reality of social life, writes Nick Haslam. But books such as this may be useful.
By making small but intentional shifts in how we communicate, we can help ensure that individuals experiencing infertility feel supported rather than dismissed or pressured.
Abbreviations like ‘brb’ and ‘plz’ may seem benign. But new research shows they can make senders appear less sincere – and even undermine budding romances.
Many people assume monogamy is the gold standard but the secret to fulfilling relationships might not be about exclusivity at all.
What we want from AI systems depends on the kind of relationships they are trying to simulate.
Here are some things you can do if your romantic partner has gone down a conspiratorial rabbit hole.
Across a series of studies, researchers dug into what really triggered FOMO – and what worked to fend it off.
Employees often gravitate toward co-workers their own age, but relationships with colleagues at other stages of life have personal and professional benefits.
The more Americans isolate themselves from people in the other political party, the more stereotypes take over. In turn, that pushes people to isolate even more.
Friendships are often the first relationships we form outside of family. But how can we deal with conflict in these relationships in a grown-up way?
For those on the brink of forming new relationships, lockdown stalled romantic development entirely.
Do you have a secure or anxious attachment with your pet?
Asking these 3 questions can help young workers find purpose, stay engaged and drive organizational success.
When it comes to sparking creativity in teams, conflict isn’t always the villain – it turns out that who is in conflict over what can make all the difference.
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Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
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Professor in Social Psychology / Relationship Science, Deakin University
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Relationships Expert & Psychology Educator at the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, CQUniversity Australia
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Associate Professor, School of Health Studies, Western University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales
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Professor, Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor of Sociology, School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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