Ever since medieval Christians smooshed their mouths together during worship, the kiss has remained a hot topic.
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Love can be exposing but is it worth it to find someone? Sartre thought so.
So what names do astronomers use for stars and how are official star names selected?
In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, dating apps get busier – and so do scammers.
This year, go old school instead of just sending over another Spotify link.
Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save them.
‘Mindful’ consumers feel handmade goods contain more ‘love’ and are willing to pay more for them. For faster-paced ‘doers’, handmade marketing can actually backfire.
Jewellery and fashion accessories have been popular tokens of love for centuries.
The best love songs strive to keep things as simple as possible.
Coming to grips with the economics of roses can be a thorny issue.
At the most basic level, the brain releases a cocktail of chemicals. But there’s more to it than that.
A photo beamed via a satellite from a smartphone is never the same as the description of a place the lover must try hard to imagine.
A healthy diet can include some candy. But if you eat too much, it can interfere with your appetite for the stuff your body actually needs.
Across the Graeco-Roman Empire, the romantically challenged turned to magic to improve their chances
Many roses are grown in energy-intensive greenhouses, shipped long distances or treated with chemicals. Here’s what to ask your florist or supermarket.
Why do we attach sentimental value to objects and other things?
A loving relationship may be a unique mix of different ‘flavours’ of love.
It’s a classic adage for those seeking love. The problem is that psychology research shows it’s just not true.
If there were a Keltner List for relationships – as for induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame – what would be on it? A relationship scientist draws on psychology research to help you assess your love.
Australians import millions of flowers for Valentine’s Day. Let’s consider some ways to be eco-friendly.
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Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
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