Category: Relationships

Study suggests possible genetic component to divorce running in families

From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: Children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced when compared to those who grew up in two-parent families — and genetic factors… Read more »

Study suggests teens’ online friendships just as meaningful as face-to-face ones

From the University of California, Irvine press release: Many parents worry about how much time teenagers spend texting, sharing selfies and engaging in other online activities with their friends. However, according… Read more »

Study suggests you can ‘pick up’ a good or bad mood from your friends

From the University of Warwick press release: New research suggests that both good and bad moods can be ‘picked up’ from friends, but depression can’t. A team led by the University… Read more »

Study suggests couples weather bickering with a little help from their friends

From the University of Texas at Austin press release: Every couple has conflict, and new research finds that having good friends and family members to turn to alleviates the stress of… Read more »

People who view their relationships as supportive may confidently strive for growth

From the University of Michigan press release: If you’re one of those lucky individuals with high motivation and who actively pursues personal growth goals, thank your family and friends who… Read more »

Open communication and emotional closeness linked to fewer low sexual interest problems

From the University of Southampton press release: British women living with a partner are more than twice as likely to lack interest in sex compared to men living with a… Read more »