News tagged with romantic relationships
Goose bumps, laughter and butterflies
Sep 14, 2009 |
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The human body is as mysterious as it is magnificent. For every essential function like thought or a heartbeat, the body exhibits quirky behaviors that seem to defy explanation. Like goose bumps. Or hiccups. ...
For adolescent crime victims, genetic factors play lead role
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May 14, 2009 |
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Genes trump environment as the primary reason that some adolescents are more likely than others to be victimized by crime, according to groundbreaking research led by distinguished criminologist Kevin M. Beaver ...
Parents: Slow Down and Get Off the Marriage-Go-Round
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Apr 28, 2009 |
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After a divorce or break-up, parents need to be very cautious about bringing new love interests into their homes, according to Andrew Cherlin, a professor in the Department of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University.
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Contrary to widely held beliefs, romance can last in long-term relationships, say researchers
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Mar 17, 2009 |
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Romance does not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships and progress into a companionship/friendship-type love, a new study has found. Romantic love can last a lifetime and lead to happier, healthier relationships.
Teens in Love Do Less Crime
Jan 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Teenagers in love may be less likely to get mixed up in crime and substance abuse, according to new UC Davis research. But while romantic love seems to help keep teens law-abiding, casual sex can mean trouble.
Is your dating partner happy? Research finds it hard to know at times
Feb 11, 2008 |
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Research tends to focus on the positives of self-monitoring -- a personality characteristic that accounts for how attuned individuals are to societal conventions as well as the degree to which “appropriateness” controls their ...
Too much commitment may be unhealthy for relationships
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Dec 02, 2008 |
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Romantic relationships establish special bonds between partners. Oftentimes, passionate rapport leads to permanent partnerships, and ultimately, the start of families.
Personality shapes perception of romance, but doesn't tell the whole story
Oct 30, 2008 |
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Personality researchers have long known that people who report they have certain personality traits are also more (or less) likely to be satisfied with their romantic partners. Someone who says she is often anxious or moody, ...
New study is first to link romantic relationships to genes
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Jan 29, 2007 |
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New research suggests that choosing a mate may be partially determined by your genes. A study published in Psychological Science has found a link between a set of genes involved with immune function and partner selection in hum ...
Does Facebook usage contribute to jealousy in relationships?
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Aug 06, 2009 |
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The more time college students spend on Facebook, the more likely they are to feel jealous toward their romantic partners, leading to more time on Facebook searching for additional information that will further fuel their ...
Violent upbringing may lead to domestic violence
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Oct 05, 2009 |
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October 5, 2009—A recent study from the latest issue of Personal Relationships shows that individuals who have experienced violence at an early age may have trouble adjusting to healthy, adult romantic relationships and ar ...
Perceived level of intimacy within a relationship predicts relational uncertainty
Aug 13, 2008 |
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Relational Uncertainty refers to people's lack of confidence in their perceptions of relationship involvement. A new study in the journal Personal Relationships evaluated associations between intimacy and relational uncert ...
Yes, dear: Romantic relationships can make you defensive, 'avoidant'
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Feb 14, 2008 |
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Some people in relationships tend to be defensive and avoid prickly discussions and even words like "divorce"—something that can lead to anxiety later, a University of Michigan researcher says.
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