Many couples argue about who does the dishes or who takes out the trash. Yet, even when these visible tasks are split evenly, one partner often feels more exhausted and overwhelmed than the other....
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Are men less attracted to intelligent women?
2015 study: men are slightly less attracted to intelligent women, despite what they say2021 study: girlfriend success barely dents male self-esteem2022-2023 study: women’s higher status helps,...
Beyond fairy-tale love: reclaiming realistic expectations in relationships
Why the end of the Disney glow can be the beginning of something deeper. The Myth We All Inherited From childhood on, many of us soaked in the same storyline: love should feel magical - non-stop...
Understanding women’s menstrual cycles: how hormones impact mood and behavior
Knowing women's cycles helps to understand why women's moods can be so up and down ("mood swings") Most women don't know their own cycle. Because of those hormonal fluctuations, women's moods are...
The scarcity principle explains why we chase unavailable partners and how an abundance mindset builds real love
Feeling drawn to partners who are distant or hard to get is a common relationship struggle. A psychological concept called the scarcity principle explains why this happens. It suggests that we often...
The five-second pause: A simple strategy to prevent relationship conflicts
Recent psychological research demonstrates that taking just a five-second pause during tense moments in a relationship can significantly reduce aggression and prevent minor disagreements from...
Four key factors for sustaining a lifelong relationship
Four essential elements for maintaining a long-term romantic relationship: Shared values and mutual respect for a strong foundation Emotional support and open communication help partners navigate...
Small inequalities in relationships may strengthen bonds, but large ones cause harm
How dating someone perceived as being "out of one's league" can impact relationships. While minor disparities between partners, such as intelligence or social status, can enhance admiration and love...
The five stages of long-term relationships and how to navigate them
The article explains the five key phases in romantic relationships, starting from the initial attraction and infatuation to building deeper commitment. Each phase presents distinct challenges and...
Facial hair signals strength and dominance
Research indicates that facial hair significantly influences how men are perceived, enhancing perceptions of masculinity, aggression, and social dominance. Bearded men are often viewed as older and...
Can you ever forgive someone for cheating?
Interesting answers from individual on Quora. First one from James Packer: For every instance of dishonesty you catch, there are likely three or more times you didn’t. Dishonesty tends to be a...
AI reveals brain sex differences
A recent study used AI to uncover significant sex-based differences in human brain structures. The findings suggest that male and female brains exhibit distinct patterns in areas related to emotion,...
Cheating risk often rises near year seven of marriage, then drops for women and can rise later for men
The popular idea of a 7 year itch has some support in research. Surveys suggest that both the wish to cheat and actual cheating tend to be higher around the seventh year of marriage. For women, the...
Face aging software study finds women lose rated beauty sooner, men change little until about 50
A new analysis used face aging software to test how growing older changes how attractive people look. The software took neutral photos of young adults and generated likely looks for later decades of...
Men tend to want many more sex partners than women do – Coolidge effect
Coolidge effect The Coolidge effect describes a phenomenon in which male animals (and potentially humans) experience renewed sexual interest when presented with a new, receptive partner, even after...