Nothing is more tangled than the relationships of the stars, but actress Mia Farrow‘s 12 year relationship with Woody Allen was tumultuous even after it ended in 1992. Their split was followed by a messy custody battle that …
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Why Your Parents Hate Your Spouse
Hint: it’s all about the genes.
How My Nut Allergy Made Me More Monogamous
If I kiss a boy who’s eaten nuts, I could die.
The Key to Happy Relationships? It’s Not All About Communication
If couples were paying any attention during the past few decades, they should be able to recite the one critical ingredient for a healthy relationship — communication. But the latest study shows that other skills may be almost …
The Truth About College Hookups
Recent claims about the hookup culture among college students are greatly exaggerated, it seems.
Social Isolation Leads to Risky Financial Decisions
If you feel like you can’t make friends, you might try to buy them, new research suggests, even if it takes some considerable financial risk.
What Drove Man to Monogamy: It Wasn’t Love
Two new studies analyze the origin of monogamy and come up with very different answers
How Not Talking About Conflict Could Help a Marriage Last
It’s a familiar mantra that marriage counselors rely upon in advising their couples — talk about conflicts and try to resolve them, rather than letting suppressed feelings fester until they poison a relationship beyond repair. …
Q&A: Author Dan Bergner on What Women Want (Hint: Not Monogamy)
Even Freud felt unequipped to speculate about the true nature of women’s sexual longings, but journalist Dan Bergner was bold enough to investigate what science has since learned. His new book, What Do Women Want? Adventures …
The Biology of Kindness: How It Makes Us Happier and Healthier
There’s a reason why being kind to others is good for you — and it can now be traced to a specific nerve.
How Junior High Friendships Affect Adult Relationships
Middle school is typically a time of chaotic emotions, confusing relationships and challenging growing pains. But it may also have a surprisingly lasting influence on the future.
Closeness in a Relationship: Is it Overrated?
Closeness in a relationship doesn’t necessarily follow the more-is-better approach.
Why Married People Are Smug and Singles So Carefree
A study may explain why people are so convinced that their relationship status is the best