6 strange things love does to your brain and body
Love may not be a drug, but it can certainly feel like one.Being in love floods our brains with chemicals that can induce feelings of everything from pleasure to intense focus and attachment.But being...
View ArticleHere's what most people do on Facebook when they break up
A small study from the University of Western Ontario shows how people deal with breakups on Facebook. Researchers Veronika Lukacs and Anabel Quan-Haase surveyed 107 participants in attempt to trace the...
View Article7 facts about relationships everybody should know before getting married
Contrary to what fairy tales may tell you, relationships take work. So we collected some of the best social science findings about what makes them last. Join the conversation about this story »NOW...
View ArticleMen are much more romantic than women
Ted Mosby from the TV show "How I Met Your Mother" is probably the perfect hopeless romantic.Ted is fictional, of course, but a group of men created the show, which follows the male character's...
View Article7 ways to tell if someone is cheating on you
Ever wonder if your significant other isn't being entirely truthful?First of all,there's a good chance you're right — it's perfectly normal to lie.But if you're worried that someone's fibbing extends...
View ArticleIn France, lots of people cheat on their spouses — but that's not necessarily...
Infidelity is common in France, but no one in the country seems to mind.In Aziz Ansari's new book on romance in the digital age, "Modern Romance," the comedian/actor points to a 2014 study by the...
View ArticleHere's how Jeff Goldblum thinks men should answer when women ask 'Do you like...
Actor Jeff Goldlum was recently named to GQ’s list of the 20 Most Stylish Men Alive.In an interview with the magazine about his personal style, the newly married actor was asked how he responds when a...
View ArticleA psychologist identified the six reasons people flirt — and one of them is...
Humans love to flirt. It's even good for couples: According to a 2012 study, couples who flirt regularly tend to feel more satisfied with their relationships. The author of that study theorized that's...
View ArticleHere's the best way to start a conversation with someone you're attracted to,...
It's hard to think of a more awkward experience than talking to an attractive stranger. It's like having a stomach full of butterflies and a mouthful of peanut butter: Um, uh, how are you?Helpfully,...
View ArticleHere's how rich people choose their friends
If you're struggling to make ends meet or just not where you want to be financially, open your eyes and look around. In most cases, your net worth mirrors the level of your closest friends. Is it time...
View ArticleHow much sex you should be having in a healthy relationship
Licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert Rachel Sussman explains how often is "normal" for couples in happy relationships to have sex. Turns out there's no specific answer. Produced by Kevin...
View ArticleWe've grown way more accepting of certain kinds of sex since the 1970s
We've come a long way since the days of "I Love Lucy" when the idea of sex on TV was so taboo that even married couples were shown sleeping in separate beds.Since then, our ideas about sex have opened...
View ArticleHere's how Jeff Goldblum thinks men should answer when women ask 'Do you like...
Actor Jeff Goldlum was recently named to GQ’s list of the 20 Most Stylish Men Alive.In an interview with the magazine about his personal style, the newly married actor was asked how he responds when a...
View ArticleA mathematical formula reveals the secret to lasting relationships
If you're fortunate enough to find someone you want to settle down with forever, the next question is: How do you achieve happily ever after?According to mathematician Hannah Fry, it may come down to a...
View ArticleThe 10 things you need to fall in love
Romantic love is shrouded in mystery. What draws people together and how does the falling-in-love process work?According to Elizabeth Philips, a Ph.D. student in applied experimental and human factors...
View ArticleThis mathematical principle reveals the best way to get anything you want in...
Whether it's landing your dream job or getting the girl, a basic mathematical principle can help you in almost any situation.That's according to Hannah Fry, a mathematician at the UCL Centre for...
View ArticleBen Affleck and Jennifer Garner announce divorce after 10 years of marriage
After 10 years together, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced Tuesday that they are getting divorced."After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce,"...
View ArticleNearly half of Americans don't know how much their spouse makes
Do you know how much money your spouse or partner makes?According to the 2015 Fidelity Investments Couples Retirement Study, about four in 10 couples cannot answer this question correctly, and one in...
View ArticleA successful marriage comes down to this simple formula
sex - quarrels = xx > 0 = happy marriagex < 0 = unhappy marriageIn other words, you should be having sex more often than you quarrel.The formula was derived from a series of studies in the 1970s....
View ArticleJapan's huge sex problem is setting up a 'demographic time bomb' for the country
The Japanese press has taken to calling it sekkusu shinai shokogun: celibacy syndrome.Basically, the country just isn't that interested in sex — and it could have huge effects beyond its borders.The...
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