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Investigating the Science of Attraction and Relationships

Relationships
Separation Distress Among Romantic Partners and its Lessons for Human Mating

Paul Eastwick Ph.D. on August 4, 2008

When I was 11, my stepmother described how she broke down while traveling in China. She was away from my father for 5 weeks, and at the time of one of their scheduled phone calls, she couldn't find a way to connect.

When I was 11, my stepmother described how she broke down while traveling in China. She was away from my father for 5 weeks, and at the time of one of their scheduled phone calls, she couldn't find a way to connect.

Relationships
Is it Possible to Love Anyone Forever?

Eli J Finkel on July 24, 2008

How wonderful to have found your life mate! You're certain you will love this person forever. Should you solemnly vow that you will do so?

How wonderful to have found your life mate! You're certain you will love this person forever. Should you solemnly vow that you will do so?

Relationships
Should You Play Hard to Get?

Eli J Finkel on July 6, 2008

Your heart goes out to Jessica Simpson. Not only is her relationship struggling, she is also forced to endure the inevitable barrage of magazine articles scolding her for her missteps: If only you didn’t screw up, Jessica, your man wouldn’t be thinking of leaving you.

Your heart goes out to Jessica Simpson. Not only is her relationship struggling, she is also forced to endure the inevitable barrage of magazine articles scolding her for her missteps: If only you didn’t screw up, Jessica, your man wouldn’t be thinking of leaving you.