Dating and Mating

Infidelity

Men’s Benevolent Behaviors Change With Suspected Infidelity

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on March 23, 2023

Men may initially employ more benevolent relationship strategies when their partners are more attractive. Hhowever, men’s tactics change when they suspect a partner’s infidelity.

Men may initially employ more benevolent relationship strategies when their partners are more attractive. Hhowever, men’s tactics change when they suspect a partner’s infidelity.

Sex

Is Women’s Desire for Sex Really That Different From Men's?

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on March 1, 2023

The variability in men's and women's sexual desire is more consistent than previously assumed. Find out when women's sexual desire varies more than men's and when it doesn't.

The variability in men's and women's sexual desire is more consistent than previously assumed. Find out when women's sexual desire varies more than men's and when it doesn't.

Relationships

What Makes a Great Conversation Just "Click"

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on January 24, 2023

One facet of conversations is a genuine signal of emotional connection among partners.

One facet of conversations is a genuine signal of emotional connection among partners.

Infidelity

Why Some Couples Are More Likely to Experience Infidelity

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on November 16, 2022

Does increased romantic conflict and relationship distress cause infidelity or follow infidelity?

Does increased romantic conflict and relationship distress cause infidelity or follow infidelity?

Infidelity

Can Personality Affect Our Ability to Detect Infidelity?

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on November 8, 2022

Certain personality facets are associated with an increased or decreased tendency to detect a partner's infidelity.

Certain personality facets are associated with an increased or decreased tendency to detect a partner's infidelity.

Relationships

How Stressful Life Events Can Threaten New Relationships

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on October 1, 2022

External stressors can cause us to focus on a partner’s negative behaviors, leading to relationship turmoil and lasting damage to marital satisfaction.

External stressors can cause us to focus on a partner’s negative behaviors, leading to relationship turmoil and lasting damage to marital satisfaction.

Infidelity

Could Infidelity Be Contagious?

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on August 24, 2022

New research investigates whether exposure to others' infidelity make us more vulnerable to infidelity in our own relationships.

New research investigates whether exposure to others' infidelity make us more vulnerable to infidelity in our own relationships.

Relationships

Is Love Enough of a Reason to Get Married?

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on August 11, 2022

There are good reasons not to get married even when we feel love for a partner. People who have doubts and still get married risk divorce, dissatisfaction, and marital distress.

There are good reasons not to get married even when we feel love for a partner. People who have doubts and still get married risk divorce, dissatisfaction, and marital distress.

Sex

3 Powerful Factors That Drive Sexual Attraction to Friends

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on July 12, 2022

Many people form opposite-sex friendships as a prelude to a romantic or sexual relationship.

Many people form opposite-sex friendships as a prelude to a romantic or sexual relationship.

Mating

Subconscious Physiological Responses Predict Attraction

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on June 13, 2022

When individuals meet for the first time, their subconscious physiological responses predict their mutual attraction more strongly than their conscious responses.

When individuals meet for the first time, their subconscious physiological responses predict their mutual attraction more strongly than their conscious responses.

Sex

Why Many Women Enjoy Sex Less Than Men

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on May 9, 2022

Many of the factors associated with women's sexual desire can be modified to improve women's sexual experience.

Many of the factors associated with women's sexual desire can be modified to improve women's sexual experience.

Relationships

3 Effortless Ways to Become More Attractive

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on April 6, 2022

Use these strategies to increase satisfaction with your own appearance and to appear more appealing to others.

Use these strategies to increase satisfaction with your own appearance and to appear more appealing to others.

Relationships

New Findings on the Keys to Sexual Fulfillment

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on February 26, 2022

Researchers used machine learning to derive the strongest predictors of individuals' and couples' sexual satisfaction from more than 90 different variables.

Researchers used machine learning to derive the strongest predictors of individuals' and couples' sexual satisfaction from more than 90 different variables.

Sex

Can a New Condom Improve Sexual Pleasure for Men and Women?

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on January 25, 2022

Researchers tested a new condom designed to increase sexual pleasure and the duration of intercourse.

Researchers tested a new condom designed to increase sexual pleasure and the duration of intercourse.

Relationships

The Major Problem With Research on Intimate Relationships

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on January 16, 2022

This major issue threatens our ability to apply the findings of intimate relationships research to underrepresented groups.

This major issue threatens our ability to apply the findings of intimate relationships research to underrepresented groups.

Mating

The 4 Different Types of Female Sexual Fluidity

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on December 22, 2021

Recent research reveals that women exhibit four distinct types of sexual fluidity, which differentially correlate with other aspects of women’s sexuality.

Recent research reveals that women exhibit four distinct types of sexual fluidity, which differentially correlate with other aspects of women’s sexuality.

Empathy

Why Emotional Intelligence Is in Decline

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on November 13, 2021

New research finds declining levels of emotional intelligence in Western college-student samples over two decades.

New research finds declining levels of emotional intelligence in Western college-student samples over two decades.

Mindfulness

The Sexual and Relationship Benefits of Sexual Mindfulness

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on October 7, 2021

What is sexual mindfulness and how can it improve sexual and relationship well-being for you and your partner?

What is sexual mindfulness and how can it improve sexual and relationship well-being for you and your partner?

Self-Esteem

How Romantic Rejection Can Lead to Body Dissatisfaction

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on September 9, 2021

Not all people who experience romantic rejection experience body dissatisfaction. What puts some at risk?

Not all people who experience romantic rejection experience body dissatisfaction. What puts some at risk?

Infidelity

4 Signs That a Relationship Could Be at Risk for Infidelity

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on August 7, 2021

Four risk factors on their own and in combination increase the risk for infidelity in romantic relationships. Find out if your relationship is at risk for infidelity.

Four risk factors on their own and in combination increase the risk for infidelity in romantic relationships. Find out if your relationship is at risk for infidelity.