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According to psychologist Arthur Aron, the quality of a person's relationships is the single biggest predictor of human happiness.Perhaps that's one of the reasons why researchers devote so much energy...
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Sometimes your closest and most important relationships are also the most difficult. Why?Columbia Business School professor Adam Galinsky and Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer have an answer:All...
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View ArticleWhat the Chinese saying 'The ugly wife is a treasure at home' actually means
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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...
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Adam Galinsky, a professor at Columbia University, has published more than 150 scientific articles, chapters, and teaching cases in the fields of management and social psychology. His new book "Friend...
View ArticleResearch-backed secrets to a great relationship
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View ArticleScientists asked 5,500 Americans to reveal their 'relationship dealbreakers'...
Do you have a secret list of things that would disqualify someone from being your significant other?Apparently, many people do — and now those lists are not so secret anymore.A series of studies on...
View ArticleWhat it's like to be the king of Grindr — the dating app that started it all
Joel Simkhai is a single, gay man living in Los Angeles, and he's the king of Grindr. Well, technically, he's the CEO and founder of the dating app for gay and bisexual men. He created Grindr out of a...
View ArticleScientists asked 5,500 Americans to reveal their 'relationship dealbreakers'...
Do you have a secret list of things that would disqualify someone from being your significant other?Apparently, many people do — and now those lists are not so secret anymore.A series of studies on...
View ArticleHere's an easy way to measure the quality of your relationship
If you want to know how good your relationship is, ask yourself: How much do you laugh together? Couples who laugh together reported higher quality relationships, in a study published in Personal...
View ArticleHere's an easy way to measure the quality of your relationship
If you want to know how good your relationship is, ask yourself: How much do you laugh together? Couples who laugh together reported higher quality relationships, in a study published in Personal...
View ArticleScientifically proven ways to make someone fall in love with you
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Just because you post selfies on Instagram and write hyper-detailed Facebook statuses about your dinner doesn't necessarily mean you're a narcissist.Common traits of narcissism include constantly...
View ArticleHere’s the best way to talk to your partner, according to psychologists
Getting to know one another is fundamental to starting any close relationship.Thinking back to the first dates many of us have had, we probably started with very important questions such as “Why did...
View ArticlePsychologists found a surprising benefit to awkward silences
When meeting someone for the first time, a lull in conversation can feel uncomfortable and awkward, suggesting that maybe this new acquaintance won’t become your new BFF anytime soon.Such a scenario...
View ArticlePeople have very different dealbreakers for relationships vs. one-night stands
When considering a long-term relationship, most people have a wide range of dealbreakers. At top of that list are serious things like that the other person "has anger issues or is abusive,""is...
View ArticleA psychology professor thinks that what makes us happy at work is the same...
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View ArticleHere's why love seems to fade over time
Why does love lose its intensity over time? appeared as a question on Quora. Below we are republishing an answer from Chloe Shani Malveaux, one of Quora's top writers.There is a scientific basis for...
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