Early-stage relationship intensity is fueled by dopamine, not attachment security. This reward-based activation creates ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

Using large-scale longitudinal data, we unpack what actually changes when people enter (or leave) romantic relationships.

When a relationship ends, it often feels abrupt and, at times, traumatic, especially after years of emotional investment. However, a new study by psychology professors Janina Bühler from Johannes ...

A cross-cultural study in the journal 'Scientific Reports' suggests that the emotional realities of sex and consent shape how ...

Study findings reveal that messiness significantly impacts romantic relationships, with over one in three Americans reporting that their partner’s disorganization has made them feel less attracted to ...

A new study suggests that sharing moments of silence with your partner could actually be the sign of a healthy relationship. The University of Reading researchers — whose work was published in the ...

Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship. Recent trends such as “sleep divorce” have highlighted the benefits of sleeping separately from a partner, sometimes even inhabiting ...