Love, Digitally

Where romantic relationships meet internet behavior

Martin Graff Ph.D.

How to Flirt Effectively

A study of 47 distinct flirting traits reveals what really appeals to men vs. women.

Will the Coronavirus Threat Lead to Female Infidelity?

An evolutionary perspective: Disease threat may encourage sexually diverse mating strategies.

Dating During the Pandemic

Perceived vulnerability to disease is related to lower interest even in attractive online dating partners, and virtual contact is no substitute for physical contact.

What Determines Jealous Protective Behaviour in Men

Men of low mate value employ strategies such as direct guarding of females. Men of lower socioeconomic status and lower mate value engage in more domestic violence.

A Man's Voice Can Be Vital in Courtship

Seduction requires the flexible use of a man’s voice. Successful men employed a higher pitch voice in initial courtship and a lower, more monotone voice at a later stage.

Can Telling Someone Your Secrets Make Them Like You?

People tend to like us more if we disclose to them. Online disclosure is dependent on anticipated face-to-face interaction in the future.

Does Christmas Bring Out the Best in Us?

Understand the psychology of how we behave at Christmas.

Is Using Instagram Beneficial to Well-being?

A desire to belong influences the frequency of viewing, liking images and posting images on Instagram. Sense of belonging leads to relationship satisfaction

How Your Partner’s Phone Causes Jealousy

Twenty percent of men admit to opening their partner's phones at night while their partner sleeps.

Is Romantic Success Related to Emoji Use?

The role of emojis in dating.

How to Prepare for a First Date

We tend to like other people more as a result of disclosing to them, so think of what you'll ask and what you'll answer.

Who Gets Suspicious on Facebook?

Are there certain types of people, or certain types of relationships, where people are more likely to check up on the online activity of their partner?

How Other People Can Make You More Attractive

When viewed around other attractive people, will we be judged as less attractive by comparison? Males are perceived as being more attractive when seen with attractive females.

How Does Online Communication Influence First Date Success?

Disclosing information and having information disclosed to us facilitates liking. But communicating too much and too long online may make meeting face-to-face difficult.

Is Ignoring Someone to Use Your Phone Acceptable?

Is "phubbing" now just socially acceptable? People who are addicted to their smartphones use them even if it is dangerous or discourteous.

Is It Ever Acceptable to Self-Promote on Facebook?

How do others perceive bragging on Facebook? What about when users promote their friends' accomplishments?

How We Make Decisions on Tinder

Are we really making prudent and sensible decisions on Tinder? Do females respond more quickly than males?

Is LGBT Online Dating Different?

Lesbian women appear in online dating wearing caps and hats more often than straight women. Gay men more often show themselves performing activities such as yoga or dance.

Do Attractive Men Want Everything?

Men who are considered "attractive" by women do not necessarily rate themselves as having high mate value.

7 Steps to Being Successful in Online Dating

The important thing in your online dating profile is to outline your own personality and interests.

Who Trolls on Tinder?

Female trolling has recently increased in dating apps such as Tinder, where the users may be soft targets.

Which Is the Best Dating Site or App to Use?

Dating sites that suggest matches increase users’ levels of satisfaction and enthusiasm for those sites.

Why You Use Your Smartphone Too Much

Do you think you use your smartphone too much?  If so, what might motivate it?

Why Dating Site Profile Pictures Differ

Females aged 18-24 appeared in their profile photos with hedgehogs. Posting pictures as groomsmen or bridesmaids may send out a subtle message that you want to marry.

Why Do We Flirt by Text?

People in romantic relationships report flirting for pleasure, and males are more likely to flirt via text for control and relaxation.

Do You Find Online Dating Confusing? This May Be Why

The opportunity to change our minds leads to lower levels of satisfaction: The more options, the more ‘what might have been’ thinking.

Are You Taking Too Many Selfies?

Is taking excessive selfies a disorder—or is it a normal way to behave in the age of social media?

Is Online Dating the Best Way to Find a Partner?

Do people overestimate their chances of success in online dating? Higher levels of relationship satisfaction is reported where partners had met online.

Does Sexting Have Benefits for Your Relationship?

Fifty percent of those who engaged in sexting reported experiencing positive outcomes in their relationships.

Is Online Infidelity Just Micro-Cheating?

It's not just the behavior, but also the context and intention that matter to partners.

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