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Want a satisfying relationship? Don’t present yourself as a sex object
Women experience negative effects from the objectification that's common in our society. What happens if they try to seize the reins and elicit sexualized attention in their romantic relationships?
Census 2016 puts on display the increasing diversity in Australians’ relationships
There has been a decrease in the proportion of Australians who are married, and an increase in co-habitation of both heterosexual and same-sex relationships.
The iPhone turns 10 – and it’s isolated us, not united us
How has the first generation of kids to grow up with the iPhone been affected?
Why we desire partners who have had relationship experience
Mate copying is the name given to the phenomenon whereby an individual is preferred as a future romantic partner simply because they have relationship experience.
Fairytale no more: when love turns to hatefully ever after
Could it be all just a terrible misunderstanding? Researchers are increasingly turning to love to understand hate.
Men can help women deal with their PMS
A new study found a woman's partner can help decrease PMS symptoms, rather than exacerbating them.
More people than ever before are single – and that’s a good thing
Single people are often thought of as insecure, self-centered and sad. But one social scientist spent the past 20 years studying them – and found that they're a boon to communities across the country.
Who wears the pants in a relationship matters – especially if you’re a woman
Every romantic relationship has a power dynamic. While men are just as likely as women to say they wield less power, the costs of feeling subordinate were far from equal.
Women in Ghana pay a heavy social price for not having children
Infertility is tied to the instability of romantic relationships in Ghana.
What’s behind phantom cellphone buzzes?
Have you ever checked your phone thinking you had felt it vibrate or heard it ring, only to see that no one tried to reach you? One researcher decided to study this phenomenon.
Revenge isn’t always sweet, but it can be beautiful
Most revenge isn't violent or dramatic, but instead involves petty acts against coworkers or lovers. And some types work better than others.
Falling in love in virtual reality could be a deeper experience than real life
Detaching from the physical world may make for deeper bonds.
Is your smartphone making you shy?
Some have said that technology could lead to 'a new ice age' of social isolation. Not so fast, says the author of a new book about shyness.
Roses are red, violets are blue, I’ll stay forever if you scrub out the loo
Men, if you want a great relationship this Valentine's Day, turn on the vacuum.
There are six styles of love. Which one best describes you?
Valentine's Day is branded as being a celebration of romantic love. But there are many styles of love, from passionate Eros to caring Agape and many in between.
How to turn your emotional baggage into dating success
It is possible to stop recreating destructive patterns.
Why you should date your best friend
Looking for a lifelong Valentine? Psychologists suggest taking a closer look at your best friend. The things we want in a good friend are many of the same things we expect from a romantic partner.
Why Tinder is so ‘evilly satisfying’
Data from swiping apps like Tinder are giving researchers a window into how dating and relationships could be changing.
‘I’m not a mind reader’: understanding your partner’s thoughts can be both good and bad
For over two decades, psychologists and communication scholars have been seriously studying the degree a person is able to correctly understand another’s unsaid thoughts or feelings.
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