Recent Articles

Here Comes the Sun
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March 20, 2023
Maybe next time you casanovas give someone your number, make sure it's sunny out.

What Happens When We Play Hard to Get?
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February 27, 2023
We take a look at the science behind playing hard to get, and the reciprocity principle of attraction.

Break Up (And Don't Look Back)
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February 6, 2023
We can think of no better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by taking a deep dive into breakups! Read on for our take on cutting things off cold. 🧊

The Heart Speaks Its Mind: The Empathy Gap
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January 16, 2023
We take a look at the results of a fascinating new speed-dating study that discusses whether or not we can trust our own preferences.

Mystery or Emotional Baggage?
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December 5, 2022
Today, we explore everyone's favorite topic: Emotional baggage! Relatable to most, so a worthy distraction from studying for sure.

Give Your Thanks, and Not Just on Thanksgiving
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November 18, 2022
With Thanksgiving around the corner, let's talk about gratitude, its necessity in romantic relationships, and how to most effectively express it!

Would it Work Out If It Weren’t For the Distance?
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October 24, 2022
Today we explore the age-old question: Is distance truly damning for relationships? Or were certain relationships just doomed from the start?

A Heated Debate on Jealousy
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October 3, 2022
Scientists have been debating the roots of jealousy in romantic relationships. Read more to see if it's ever possible to envision a world without jealousy.

Relationship Status: It's Complicated
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September 12, 2022
The "It's complicated" relationship status is pervasively familiar among young adults. Read on to find out why.

The Most Romantic Psychological Theory for Love To-Date
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August 22, 2022
Today, we switch our mindsets from algorithms to narratives, and talk about the most romantic theory for love to-date.

Technology Meets Relationship Science Research: Part II
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August 1, 2022
We examine the role of technology in cutting-edge relationship science research — again.

Technology Meets Relationship Science Research: Part I
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July 25, 2022
We examine the role of technology in cutting-edge relationship science research.

Same-Sex Romantic Relationships
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June 27, 2022
Read on to hear about the research behind long-term compatibility in same-sex couples.

Demographic Similarity in Romantic Relationships: Do We seek it out or are we stuck with "similars"?
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June 13, 2022
Similarity in personality and values matter — but what about similarity in demographics?

Navigating Change in Relationships
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May 16, 2022
A lesson or two from our relationship science team on how to navigate change in a relationship.

"Butterflies" in Dating
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April 25, 2022
A question as old as time: Is there such a thing as love at first sight?

Are We Together Because We Are Similar or Are We Similar Because We Are Together?
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April 11, 2022
We investigate whether or not you morph into your S.O. over time.

Does Similar Mean Compatible?
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March 7, 2022
We dive into what similarity really means for compatibility.

Online Dating Markets: Are They Inherently Toxic?
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February 14, 2022
We examine the economics behind dating markets and "relationshopping." Is it really possible to participate in a dating market while avoiding its toxicity?