Do joint finances make marriages happier?

Married couples who merge their finances may be happier and stay together longer, according to new research.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
May 5, 2023 ~5 min

Moving in with your partner? Talking about these 3 things first can smooth the way, according to a couples therapist

Discussing some key topics before – or even after – they move in together can help couples successfully navigate this step.

Kristina S. Brown, Professor and Chair of Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University • conversation
March 22, 2023 ~6 min


Dating apps are rife with ‘digital-sexual racism’

"Homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, and misogyny also all intersect with racism to shape the experiences (and behaviors) of [dating app] users."

Boston University • futurity
March 15, 2023 ~10 min

Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry – bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

All brothers and sisters have tensions or disagreements from time to time as they jockey for position in the family. But when one sibling victimizes another, there can be serious and ongoing harms.

Tanya Rouleau Whitworth, Research Scientist at the Crimes against Children Research Center, University of New Hampshire • conversation
March 1, 2023 ~8 min

Grieving a spouse while working ups inflammation

New research indicates that grieving a spouse while working takes a toll on the health of widows and widowers.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Feb. 14, 2023 ~3 min

Science-backed tips for finding love and keeping it

A psychologist shares his science-backed advice on how to find—and keep—love just in time for Valentine's Day.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Feb. 13, 2023 ~16 min

Instead of big gifts, do this for your sweetie

The strongest relationships are built on efforts couples make every day, not grand gestures for Valentine's Day, says Kale Monk.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 13, 2023 ~8 min

Watch out for ‘romance fraud’ on dating apps

New research digs into "romance fraud" and how people using dating apps can protect themselves against scammers.

Noelle Toumey Reetz-Georgia State • futurity
Feb. 10, 2023 ~8 min


Giving affection comes with heart health benefits

Just in time for Valentine's Day, new research finds that affectionate communication is linked to better heart health outcomes.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
Feb. 10, 2023 ~5 min

'Love languages' might help you understand your partner – but it's not exactly science

The five widely accepted lovely languages are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and receiving gifts.

Martin Graff, Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales • conversation
Feb. 10, 2023 ~6 min

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