Tag: conflict

Study suggests rituals help dating couples decide relationship future

From the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences press release: Rituals such as those centered around holidays and other celebrations play an important part in human… Read more »

Study links dysfunctional family dynamics to attraction to “tyrannical” leaders

From the San Francisco State University press release: Ever wonder how some leaders in business or politics who appear selfish, manipulative and domineering still manage to amass a following? A… Read more »

Study suggests hugs may help protect against conflict-related distress

From the PLOS press release: Receiving hugs may buffer against deleterious changes in mood associated with interpersonal conflict, according to a study published October 3rd in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by… Read more »

Study suggests midlife depression may stem from tension with mothers and siblings

From the Iowa State University press release: Relationships with our mothers and siblings change as we become adults and start our own families, but the quality of those relationships still has… 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 »

‘Tightwads and spenders’ study examines financial perceptions that hurt couples

From the Brigham Young University press release: When a husband thinks his wife spends too much money, whether it’s reality or perception, financial and marriage problems follow. A new multistate… Read more »