Cheating spouses may not feel guilty

A survey of people using Ashley Madison, a website for facilitating infidelity, didn't turn up much remorse.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
May 24, 2023 ~5 min

Ancient writing reveals the earliest recorded kiss

"Kissing was considered a part of romantic intimacy in ancient times, just as kissing could be part of friendships and family members' relations."

Carsten Munk Hansen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
May 19, 2023 ~6 min


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

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

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

Women around the world are avoiding marriage

A new book chronicles women moving away from "traditional" marriages in societies where it's widely considered obligatory.

Boston University • futurity
Feb. 9, 2023 ~8 min

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