Meet, Catch, and Keep

A scientific look at the complexities of romantic relationships
Theresa DiDonato, Ph.D.
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How Often Are You Pphubbing? Probably Too Much.

Are you prioritizing your phone over your relationship partner? Research suggests it's not a good habit in your romantic relationship.
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9 Ways to Improve Your Relationship This Year

How will you make your relationship better in the new year? Here are some ideas - make your resolutions now!
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This Is How Friendship Turns Into Romance

The line between friendship and love is more blurred than you think.
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Should You Play Hard to Get?

You can't always get what you want....but sometimes you can, if you're strategic.
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Why a Relationship Review Can Help Keep You Together

What's the secret to marital bliss? Maybe an occasional performance review.
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The Hidden Trait that Predicts Who We Find Attractive

Finding love is a tricky game. New evidence suggests that others' interest in you might be tied to your dispositional mindfulness.
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Why Some of Us Commit Romantic Revenge

What happens when someone cheats? Is revenge the answer? For some people, yes.
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Could Having More Sex Actually Make You Less Happy?

Are you having enough sex? Before you change you habits, beware: more, it seems, is not necessarily better.
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Who Do You Find Attractive? It All Depends on This.

Take a look at your standards for a potential partner. Now look again: they might be less stable than you think.
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How Do You Really Know If You're Falling in Love?

Are you falling in love, or is this just a passing attraction?
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What Does Being in Love Do to Your Brain?

Falling in love may be more than just an emotional experience; it might alter your brain chemistry.
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When It Comes to Love, Do You Really Know What You Want?

Your list of what you're looking for in a partner may matter less than you think.
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Does Your Flirting Style Work for You?

Flirting isn't easy but some styles are more effective than others.
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Can Long-Distance Relationships Really Work?

Long-distance relationships have a bad rap, but may be healthier than you think.
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5 Ways to Heal a Broken Heart

How do you recover from one of the most painful life experiences?
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Are Environmentalists Better Romantic Partners?

Choosing eco-friendly vs luxury goods may have an impact on your love life.
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Are Pregnancy, Marriage, and Divorce Contagious?

We think our relationship decisions are decisions we make: but are we being influenced by our friends?
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7 Ways Your Relationship Can Change Who You Are

Who you are is less stable than you think, especially when it comes to the influence of romantic partners.
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Where Does the Anger in Your Relationship Come From?

Everyday love can come with some anger... but is your anger linked to who you are, rather than what your partner did?
Leyram Odacrem

9 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Workplace Romance

Flirtation, sex, and love might be tempting when you and a colleague share a mutual attraction. But is it a good idea?
Francisca Ulloa

5 Research-Backed Reasons We Wear Makeup

Today's cosmetics are not as arbitrary as they might seem.
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Are 36 Questions All It Takes to Fall in Love?

When love follows a 36-question exercise, people pay attention. But is this method a reliable one for transitioning strangers into long-term romantic partners?
Does Your Partner See the Real You?

Does Your Partner See the Real You?

Being your true self is risky, but the relationship benefits could be substantial.
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How Can You Tell When You Should Just Be Friends?

How do you know whether you two should be friends or something more? Recognizing the signs of pure friendship versus long-term romantic potential can help.
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7 Simple Ways You Can Become a Better Partner

The happiest relationships benefit from action and attention. You can do a lot to improve the quality of your partnership. Here are some ideas based on recent scientific findings...
9 Ways the Internet Can Be Toxic for Your Relationship

9 Ways the Internet Can Be Toxic for Your Relationship

The Internet connects people, but can it also pull people apart? How does the online world affect your relationship?
Why Sweet Words, and Tastes, Matter in Relationships

Why Sweet Words, and Tastes, Matter in Relationships

There's more to pet names than you might think: sweet words and love seem to be cognitively connected.
The 3 Simple Habits That Predict Long-Term Love

The 3 Simple Habits That Predict Long-Term Love

Can love last? We might think it's not too common, but some couples have learned how to keep their passionate love alive in their relationships.
6 Ways That Love Requires Courage

6 Ways That Love Requires Courage

To find and keep love may draw on our deepest virtues, and one that is often overlooked is courage. How does courage matter in relationship happiness?
Does Your Partner Need You?

Does Your Partner Need You?

Does your romantic partner really need you? How can you tell? Research provides some insight into what "needing" looks like in romantic relationships.

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