For immigrants like Juana, from El Salvador, migration – not coronavirus – is the main cause of separation from family. Norwalk, Connecticut, March 25, 2020.
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What international families can teach the rest of us about sustaining long-distance relationships.
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The evolution of the strong human bond.
Pay attention to scientist-driven recommendations. There is no evidence that kissing through a mask — as depicted in this image— is a safe practice. Now is a good time to exercise your imagination and practise a different kind of safe sex.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, sexual activity may pose risks of transmission. A sex researcher shares information on how sex relates to the current pandemic, and how to prevent transmission.
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Both men and women are, on average, more dissatisfied with their relationship when she is the primary breadwinner.
Even if all the necessary precautions are taken, reminders of your ex can still crop up and catch your eye.
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Facebook’s algorithms are designed to encourage reminiscence and reconnection. But in the wake of a breakup, we don’t always want those things.
A recent study uncovered a variety of surprising ways that people used Tinder in their lives.
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Tinder was developed as a dating app, but research has found that some find it useful for promotional campaigns and artistic purposes.
Many study participants reported they had smelled an absent partner’s clothing because it made them feel relaxed or secure.
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Smelling a romantic partner’s clothing is common behaviour, and research shows that it may improve sleep quality, and ease stress levels.
With over 100 issues, ‘Young Love’ was one of the longest running romance comics series.
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During the ‘love glut,’ roughly 1 in 5 of all comic books were romance comics, as publishers scrambled to appease readers’ appetites for scandalous storylines.
There’s a little work involved in happily ever after.
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After the intensity of early courtship, even a healthy, happy relationship can feel lackluster. Psychology researchers have ideas for what can help you perk up your relationship rather than give up.
Research suggests that couples who exercise together, stay together.
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In addition to its health and fitness benefits, exercise can also give your relationship a boost – especially if you exercise together.
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Facing up to phone interruptions.
Your partner’s intentions might be good, but the outcome often isn’t.
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Your partner might think they’re providing valuable encouragement, but a new study shows how it can backfire.
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Is this a new and better way for modern couples to live? Here’s what the research says.
Some researchers believe atheists are disliked because people link their lack of belief to an overall lack of values.
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Many Americans have a distrust of atheists. A group of researchers found that some of the distrust relates to beliefs about atheists’ family values.
For many young people, app dating is just part of regular dating life.
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App users recognise dating apps have some risks but they’ve developed a range of strategies to help them feel safer and to better negotiate consent and safe sex.
In a recent interview, was Emma Watson embarrassed to admit she was single?
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Attitudes toward single women have repeatedly shifted – and part of that attitude shift is reflected in the names given to unwed women.
Show interest in your partner by asking, “How was your day?”
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Research shows that asking an insecure partner about their day can increase their relationship satisfaction.
Between email, Slack and social media, you may need three devices to handle all the interruptions.
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Interruptions are inevitable – but how they happen matters.
Anti-#MeToo sentiments were so common in this author’s story she decided to write about it.
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A feminist scholar wrote about her online dating experiences. She wasn’t expecting the avalanche of negative anti-feminist comments.
Married – but perhaps not reaping all the benefits.
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Studies suggest that marriage improves your health. But bisexuals don’t seem to reap those benefits.