Category: Relationships

Study suggests ways to be supportive of a stressed-out partner

From the Wake Forest University press release: When we feel supported, we feel less stress. But sometimes we think we are being supportive of a romantic partner and we’re not…. Read more »

Study suggests wealth may drive preference for short-term relationships

From the Swansea University press release: In a new study titled ‘Mating strategy flexibility in the laboratory: Preferences for long- and short-term mating change in response to evolutionarily relevant variables’,… Read more »

Study suggests correlation between competitiveness and passion in romantic relationships

From the Hokkaido University press release: Americans are more passionate toward their romantic partners than Japanese people are because Americans live in social environments in which people have greater freedom… Read more »

Study suggests scent of romantic partner can help lower stress levels

From the University of British Columbia press release: The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels, new psychology research from the University of British Columbia has found…. Read more »

Study suggests how much people earn is associated with how they experience happiness

From the American Psychological Association press release: People who earn more money tend to experience more positive emotions focused on themselves, while people who earn less take greater pleasure in… Read more »

Study suggests discrimination harms not just victim but victim’s partner as well

From the Michigan State University press release: Discrimination not only harms the health and well-being of the victim, but the victim’s romantic partner as well, indicates new research led by… Read more »

Study suggests night owls have larger social networks than early birds

From the Aalto University press release: Using anonymous mobile phone data, Aalto University doctoral researcher Talayeh Aledavood has tapped into patterns in people’s behaviour. She has found out that our… Read more »