Australia likes to talk about itself as an egalitarian society but class, of course, exists. And it can have an impact on our romantic relationships, bringing both rewards and conflict.
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Is there an essence of love? Is it ultimately about commitment? Philosophy can offer some answers.
If both people like and trust each other enough to kiss, the good shared feelings they get makes them more likely to stay together.
People have plenty of individual reasons to stick with or end a romantic relationship. But researchers have identified some common themes that influence this big decision.
We might be separated but poems can help bridge the gap and express the sadness of being apart this Valentine’s Day.
They can seem daunting to write but are wonderful to receive so here are a handful of tips to write your own love poem.
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.
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.
Romantic relationships are complex, but a foundation of friendship can help couples overcome their issues.
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, but we shouldn’t let it take over our lives.
Psychology studies suggest a variety of ways you can strengthen your bond and increase your satisfaction with your partner.
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 process the sensory world very differently than humans, but love in a way that is entirely familiar.
Kokomo by Victoria Hannan has been touted as a ‘millennial novel’ – but its search for love and connection are timeless.
City dwellers love their homes but there are different types of love that shape how cities are viewed and how they work.
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.
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.
From choosing a compatible personality to sharing childcare equally, many Australian birds have mastered the art of successful relationships.
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.
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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Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
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Associate professor in Social Psychology / Relationship Science, Deakin University
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Tasmania
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, UNSW
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Professor of Psychology, University of Stirling
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sussex
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Professor of Philosophy, Maryland Institute College of Art
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Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland
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Scientia Professor of Evolutionary Ecology; Academic Lead of UNSW's Grand Challenges Program, UNSW
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Emeritus Professor in Animal Behaviour, University of New England
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Professor, Urban Studies and Professor of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychological Science, La Trobe University
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Visiting Professor in Biomedical Ethics, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Distinguished Visiting Professor in Law, University of Melbourne; Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics, University of Oxford
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Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law. President, Australian Association for Professional & Applied Ethics., Griffith University
