Tag: couples

‘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 »

Parents’ disagreements about bedtime can affect coparenting relationship

From the Penn State press release: Positive parental teamwork is key to promoting healthy child development, but when mothers have stronger opinions than fathers about how to tend to their infants… Read more »

Lack of sleep fuels harmful inflammatory response to marital stress

From the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center press release: A lack of sleep doesn’t just leave you cranky and spoiling for a fight. Researchers at The Ohio State University Institute… Read more »

Spouses’ daily responses to partners’ pain linked with later functioning

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: The dynamics of spouses’ daily interactions may influence whether an ill partner’s physical functioning improves over time, according to new findings published… Read more »

Study suggests partners with low self-esteem end up regretting sacrifices they make for relationships

From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release: Low self-esteem partners can feel vulnerable in their relationship, including feeling insecure about their partner’s support and love. In a series… Read more »

Study suggests improvement in relationship communication may positively impact male sexual function

From the Medical University of Vienna press release: The results of a study conducted at MedUni Vienna under the direction of Michaela Bayerle-Eder, doctor of internal and sexual medicine, showed that… Read more »