Psychology Today

Each of us has our own story about what we expect in a loving relationship. Partnering with a mate who follows a similar story can be the key to compatibility and satisfaction...

Finding the right partner can be challenging. Picking one who will not annoy you or turn you off in the long run can be even harder. Fortunately, research can help...

How do you find a boyfriend or girlfriend? Which approaches are successful and when?

Who your date or mate votes for could make (or break) your romantic relationship with them. Find out what the research has to say...

Can a love song increase your chances of getting a date? Can sharing loving memories with your partner make them more agreeable? Find out what the research has to say...

Can playing hard to get make you more attractive? Read what the research has to say.

Should you behave in the most persuasive and attractive way, or be more authentic? Is there a way to balance the two?

Does fairness matter in loving relationships? Should you care whether you are getting too little or too much? See what research says—and balance the scales in your love life too!

This time of year, we all try to learn from the past and create a better future. I learned some things about love that might help you have better future relationships too.

Sometimes it is the little, annoying behaviors of a partner that make a relationship difficult. This is particularly true when they build up over time and work on your nerves. Find out what research has to say about such behaviors...and how you can encourage a partner to fix them too!

It is often hard to know how to talk to a potential romantic partner, date, or sexy stranger. What can you say to help build an emotional connection and get them to pick you? According to speed dating research, there are a few tips that can make even four minutes of conversation enough time to get someone to bond, connect, and click. Read on to find out how...

Can a sexy picture in the background or a well-chosen romantic word, trigger automatic feelings of love and desire? Could the right situation or association make you seem more attractive, sexy, or alluring to a potential lover? See what the research has to say here...

When you meet a sexy stranger, should you act interested or play it cool? The answer depends on whether you are a man or a woman. Read on to learn the science...and the answer.

Have you ever wanted to ask out someone you know, or get a date with an attractive stranger? In either case, you can increase your chances of getting a "yes" by first asking a simple question, or making a small request. Find out what the research has to say here...