Meet, Catch, and Keep

Relationships

Why More People Are Looking for Love Farther From Home

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on March 14, 2023

Some are willing to date people who are far away, while others prioritize geographical closeness. It often depends on how people perceive their available dating pool.

Some are willing to date people who are far away, while others prioritize geographical closeness. It often depends on how people perceive their available dating pool.

Relationships

Why "Bare-Minimum Mondays" Can Hurt a Relationship

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on March 1, 2023

If bare-minimum Mondays reflect a specific way of coping, what happens if people adopt this "lean out" technique in their relationships?

If bare-minimum Mondays reflect a specific way of coping, what happens if people adopt this "lean out" technique in their relationships?

Mating

Why So Many Struggle to Find and Keep a Partner

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on February 15, 2023

The involuntarily single may lack key relationship skills.

The involuntarily single may lack key relationship skills.

Flirting

The Damage Flirting Can Do to a Relationship

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on December 16, 2022

Romantic commitment offers some cognitive protection against the allure of attractive strangers, until they start flirting.

Romantic commitment offers some cognitive protection against the allure of attractive strangers, until they start flirting.

Personality

Does Everyone Really Have a "Type"?

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on November 18, 2022

Popular culture encourages the idea of a romantic "type." Recent research isolates and evaluates potential personality similarities between ex-partners and current partners.

Popular culture encourages the idea of a romantic "type." Recent research isolates and evaluates potential personality similarities between ex-partners and current partners.

Infidelity

11 Strategies People Use to Hide Affairs

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on November 9, 2022

11. Introduce their primary partner to their affair partner.

11. Introduce their primary partner to their affair partner.

Infidelity

Should Flirting Really Count as Cheating?

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on September 29, 2022

We may judge ourselves more kindly than we do a partner.

We may judge ourselves more kindly than we do a partner.

Relationships

6 Signs of Quiet Quitting in a Relationship

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on September 2, 2022

5. Just not wanting to deal with a partner anymore.

5. Just not wanting to deal with a partner anymore.

Health

Are You and Your Partner Financially Compatible?

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on August 26, 2022

Financial compatibility is not about making the same amount of money: It's about how you approach your daily and long-term financial decisions.

Financial compatibility is not about making the same amount of money: It's about how you approach your daily and long-term financial decisions.

Relationships

The 7 Least-Desirable Traits in a Relationship Partner

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on June 24, 2022

Research reveals what most people don't want in a romantic partner.

Research reveals what most people don't want in a romantic partner.

Relationships

Why Rebound Relationships Might Not Be So Bad

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on June 15, 2022

How important is it to resolve feelings for an ex-partner before stepping into a new relationship?

How important is it to resolve feelings for an ex-partner before stepping into a new relationship?

Ghosting

7 Major Breakup Strategies, Ranked From Worst to Best

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on May 23, 2022

When you want out of a relationship, which breakup strategies have the best outcomes?

When you want out of a relationship, which breakup strategies have the best outcomes?

Marriage

3 Questions Every Couple Must Answer Before Moving in Together

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on March 27, 2022

Thinking about living together? Experts suggest asking these questions before cohabitating with a romantic partner.

Thinking about living together? Experts suggest asking these questions before cohabitating with a romantic partner.

Divorce

Why Women Are So Much More Likely to Seek a Divorce

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on March 8, 2022

Why do women initiate divorce more than men?

Why do women initiate divorce more than men?

Relationships

Love in the Time of Wordle

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on February 9, 2022

Wordle is a one-person game but it could have two-person consequences.

Wordle is a one-person game but it could have two-person consequences.

Relationships

6 Signs of a Deteriorating Relationship

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on December 27, 2021

Signs that someone is considering leaving become more obvious when you know what to look for.

Signs that someone is considering leaving become more obvious when you know what to look for.

Ghosting

4 Reasons Why People Ghost

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on November 29, 2021

Have you ever been ghosted? Here are the reasons why people ghost and how personality might predict views on ghosting.

Have you ever been ghosted? Here are the reasons why people ghost and how personality might predict views on ghosting.

Relationships

7 Ways LGBTQ+ People Can Strengthen Their Relationships

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on October 11, 2021

Which everyday relationship behaviors are associated with positive outcomes among LGBTQ+ partners?

Which everyday relationship behaviors are associated with positive outcomes among LGBTQ+ partners?

Relationships

7 Reasons Exes Get Back Together

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on September 18, 2021

What makes an on-again/off-again relationship different from one that has never experienced a breakup?

What makes an on-again/off-again relationship different from one that has never experienced a breakup?

Narcissism

Do Narcissists Respect Their Partners?

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on September 1, 2021

Why some narcissistic relationship strategies are linked to disrespect.

Why some narcissistic relationship strategies are linked to disrespect.