Roses are red, thieving birds are blue. My neck is aching, are you uncomfortable too?
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The view of Valentine’s Day as a day for lovers can be traced back to two medieval poets who stood up for romance and the freedom to choose.
The pandemic blew up some carefully constructed ‘polycules.’
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For single people, finding at least one partner has been hard enough. But for those used to juggling multiple relationships, the pandemic has forced them to rethink dating altogether.
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Romantic relationships are complex, but a foundation of friendship can help couples overcome their issues.
Lost love.
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Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, but we shouldn’t let it take over our lives.
Consider some science-backed ways to keep the home fires burning in 2023.
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Psychology studies suggest a variety of ways you can strengthen your bond and increase your satisfaction with your partner.
A still from the 1946 classic ‘It’s A Wonderful Life.’
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Holiday movies have been an essential part of the American winter celebrations. They offer a glimpse into how the world is could be, often in sharp contrast to reality.
Dogs have been constant companions to many during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dogs process the sensory world very differently than humans, but love in a way that is entirely familiar.
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Kokomo by Victoria Hannan has been touted as a ‘millennial novel’ – but its search for love and connection are timeless.
Philadelphia’s LOVE Park, featuring a sculpture by American artist Robert Indiana, shows how love can shape our cities and their futures.
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City dwellers love their homes but there are different types of love that shape how cities are viewed and how they work.
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Many people experience love differently. But regardless of the differences in how it’s experienced and how it changes over time, humans are social creatures who are deeply fascinated by it.
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While coronavirus restrictions are easing, you may still be feeling a strain on your relationship. This crisis has thrown a variety of challenges at couples.
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From choosing a compatible personality to sharing childcare equally, many Australian birds have mastered the art of successful relationships.
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves…
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It doesn’t matter how smooth your conversations have been. Absent the touch, taste and smell of a potential partner, you’re essentially flying blind.
Instability and stress can exacerbate insecurities and increase conflict for couples.
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A couple and family therapist offers five tips for getting along while enduring physical distancing measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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For a start, there are four behaviours you want to avoid.
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.
Magic was an every day part of life in the Graeco-Roman empire.
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Across the Graeco-Roman Empire, the romantically challenged turned to magic to improve their chances
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt.
The evolution of a mother’s bond with her offspring marked a major change in the story of life.
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.
The real thing?
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When it comes to love, science has not yet got it right. And there’s a wonderful reason why.