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In the Name of Love

A philosopher looks at our deepest emotions

Relationships
Is Love Really Blind?

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on August 6, 2024

Lovers are not totally blind, but they may be short-sighted, especially in the initial romantic stages.

Lovers are not totally blind, but they may be short-sighted, especially in the initial romantic stages.

Relationships
The Crisis of Romantic Knowledge

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on June 18, 2024

An abundance of romantic options facilitates finding a romantic (and sexual) partner with ease but is an obstacle to maintaining enduring, profound romantic relationships.

An abundance of romantic options facilitates finding a romantic (and sexual) partner with ease but is an obstacle to maintaining enduring, profound romantic relationships.

Sex
3 Puzzling Activities That Enhance Sexual Satisfaction

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on May 28, 2024

Sexual interactions, like making love with closed eyes, screaming during sex, and avoiding kissing in casual sex are puzzling, as they seem to reduce sexual excitement.

Sexual interactions, like making love with closed eyes, screaming during sex, and avoiding kissing in casual sex are puzzling, as they seem to reduce sexual excitement.

Sex
How Quickly Should a New Relationship Move?

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on January 23, 2024

What's the best approach to achieve profound love, as well as sexual satisfaction? Should we go fast or take our time? The answer isn't straightforward.

What's the best approach to achieve profound love, as well as sexual satisfaction? Should we go fast or take our time? The answer isn't straightforward.

Sex
Is the Best Sex of Your Life Really Your Best Partner?

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on January 2, 2024

The centrality of sexuality in romantic relationships makes it natural to assume that people would want to marry "the best sex of their life." Apparently, this is not the case.

The centrality of sexuality in romantic relationships makes it natural to assume that people would want to marry "the best sex of their life." Apparently, this is not the case.