Tag: relationships

Study looks at whether people are happier spending time with friends or family

From the Southern Methodist University press release: Think spending time with your kids and spouse is the key to your happiness? You may actually be happier getting together with your… Read more »

Study suggests early marriage may lead to unsafe drinking behaviour by those with higher genetic risk

From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: The finding follows previous research that found marriage protects against risky alcohol use and moderates genetic influences on alcohol outcomes, but previous studies… Read more »

Study suggests people’s ideal partner preferences do not reflect any unique personal insight

From the University of California – Davis press release: We all can describe our ideal partner. Perhaps they are funny, attractive and inquisitive. Or maybe they are down-to-earth, intelligent and… Read more »

Study suggests partner communication is the most important factor linking division of household labor to satisfaction in the relationship

From the University of Utah press release: For many couples, COVID-19 quarantine has shattered the normal routine and led some to renegotiate who does what around the house. Research has… Read more »

Study finds link between happy partnership, reduced stress and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors

From the Ohio State University press release: Breast cancer survivors in romantic relationships who feel happy and satisfied with their partners may be at lower risk for a host of… Read more »