Why even happily married people have affairs
We would all like to believe that affairs are the refuge of the discontented, that only people in unhappy marriages cheat. But “happy,” it turns out, is not a sufficient antidote to affair.We may be in...
View ArticleCouples must avoid this one thing if they want to stay happy
It's been ten years since the release of Neil Strauss' bestselling book "The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists." Now the author has a new book called "The Truth: An Uncomfortable...
View ArticleScience says couples in lasting relationships typically wait this long to...
Research has given us the answers to several of our biggest sex questions, from how often couples should have sex in a relationship (it depends on your sex drive) to whether having more sex will make...
View ArticleHere's the critical difference between marriage today and 30 years ago
Marriage has always been a gamble, but the modern game is harder — with higher stakes than ever before.Struggling marriages make people more unhappy today than in the past, while healthy marriages have...
View ArticleHere's the message your online dating profile is sending, according to...
Crafting the perfect profile is one of the hardest parts of online dating. Maybe you want to come across as sincere, but also a little mysterious; upbeat and fun, but also a deep thinker.The...
View ArticleA recruiting expert shares her top 5 networking tips for introverts
Introverts often get a bad rap.Despite being inwardly inclined, introverts aren't completely antisocial, nor are they any less capable then their extroverted counterparts.In fact, some of the biggest...
View ArticleA woman who's gone on 150 Tinder dates reveals the biggest mistakes men make
Mel DeLancey has looked for love on many online dating platforms, including Match.com, JDate, and the apps Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge. Her dating experience and natural proclivity to over share come...
View ArticleThere's a simple and powerful way to strengthen your relationship
Why do relationships fail? Beyond the usual circumstantial reasons, like moving across the country, or an all-too-stressful job, spurned ex-lovers might have something in common: Their partner just...
View ArticleYour credit score could predict the success of your relationship
Most people know that their credit score will affect their ability to take out a loan, rent or own a home, and may even be factored into hiring decisions. But recent research from the Board of...
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View ArticleAn economist has a controversial solution to China's massive bachelor problem
Economist Xie Zuoshi has a solution to China's massive bachelor problem that he says his country is too afraid to consider.Let women marry multiple husbands.By 2020, China expects its population of...
View ArticleA financial planner explains how a shift in thinking can help couples build...
Combining love, lives and laundry is one thing. Combining your money is another. New marrieds who both work do well to think about what to do with two incomes.Here are some pointers.New couples ask me...
View ArticleThe single worst thing you can do when starting a relationship with someone
Let's say, hypothetically, that you met a beautiful girl or guy at a work event. Then run into them at a party or two. You get their number. Go on dates. Hang out. And — ta da — you're in a...
View ArticleA psychologist reveals the 4 most common misconceptions about 20-somethings
Among the generally acceptable topics of adult cocktail-party conversation is how awful today's young people really are.So it's no surprise that Gen X-ers and Boomers are positively peeved by those...
View ArticleThe single worst thing you can do when starting a relationship with someone
Let's say, hypothetically, that you met a beautiful girl or guy at a work event. Then run into them at a party or two. You get their number. Go on dates. Hang out. And — ta da — you're in a...
View ArticleHere's where people don't like to be touched by strangers
A friend brings you to a party where you don't know anyone, but you want to make an impression on the next person you meet. Your friend hugs a friend and introduces you. Do you hug them, too?Stop right...
View Article9 things you're doing that make people dislike you immediately
There are plenty of ways to turn people off.In fact, most of them don't require much effort. All it takes is one look at your social media activity or a casual in-person introduction to make someone...
View ArticleThis one-second test will tell you if you’re having a stupid argument with...
Conflict is part of any romantic relationship, whether you're dating, married, or whatever else it is that millennials do.But, despite the zillions of romantic comedies that come out every year, it's...
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 ArticleHere's where science says people don't want you to touch them
Physical touch can strengthen our emotional bonds with other people, but it's easy to cross the line and come off as a touchy-feely creep.Luckily, a new study published this week in the Proceedings of...
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