Posts Tagged ‘relationships’
Online dating dumps the stigma
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Online dating has become the second-most-common way for couples to meet, behind only meeting through friends, according to a new analysis of the industry. Continue…
Monday, February 6, 2012 11:32 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Nov 28, 2011 11:52 - 9 Comments
Teens with autism often socially isolated
WASHINGTON U.-ST.LOUIS (US) — Teens with autism face major obstacles to social life outside of school, according to a new study that emphasizes the danger of limited peer relationships and the importance of group activities. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 16, 2011 12:44 - 1 Comment
Online daters tend to ditch ‘wish lists’
NORTHWESTERN / TEXAS A&M (US) — Online daters are quick to look for a partner that fulfills a wish list of ideal characteristics—but those ideals may go by the wayside once they actually meet in person. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 23, 2011 13:03 - 4 Comments
Online daters reluctant to list political views
BROWN / PENN STATE (US) — Singles are more likely to admit they are overweight on their online dating profiles than to say they are politically liberal or conservative, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 23, 2011 11:36 - 1 Comment
Committed sex may deter teen misbehavior
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN/U. OREGON (US) — Sexually active teens in committed, romantic relationships are less likely to engage in delinquent behavior than teens who have casual sex or those who don’t have sex at all. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 9, 2011 11:54 - 0 Comments
Sex suffers when his pals become hers
U. CHICAGO (US) — Sexual problems can develop, including erectile dysfunction, when a female partner comes between a man and his male friends. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 16, 2011 14:50 - 1 Comment
Flashy spending doesn’t get the girl
RICE U. (US) — Just like preening peacocks, some men spend money on conspicuous goods in an attempt to lure women into short-term relationships. But women aren’t buying it. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 2, 2011 12:58 - 1 Comment
Safe sex less likely with committed gays
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Gay young men in serious relationships are six times more likely to have unprotected sex than those who hook up with casual partners. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 16, 2011 12:56 - 34 Comments
Whites prefer whites when dating online
UC BERKELEY (US) — The quest for a post-racial society continues, even in the world of online dating, new research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 14, 2011 13:01 - 0 Comments
It’s lovely to have something in common
STANFORD (US) — Simply sharing a love for something—a favorite band or book—is enough to make you care about someone you’ve just met. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 21, 2011 13:18 - 1 Comment
Couples communicate same to strangers
U. CHICAGO (US) — Couples and close friends may think they’re on the same wavelength, but a new study shows they don’t always convey messages to each other as well as they think. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 9, 2010 17:43 - 3 Comments
Alcohol, romance: Not always a bad mix
U. BUFFALO (US) — Drinking plays an important and sometimes unexpected role in young people’s relationships, having negative—and perhaps surprisingly—positive effects as well. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 9, 2010 16:26 - 1 Comment
Circle of friends is fluid, not solid
U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK) — We like to form cliques with others of common interests—but those relationships aren’t necessarily as tightly knit as we may like to believe. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 26, 2010 11:52 - 3 Comments
Not all guys recall come-ons
U. IOWA (US) — Even if a woman is perfectly clear in expressing sexual interest or rejection, young men vary in their ability to remember the cues, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 31, 2010 12:24 - 2 Comments
Men who earn less, cheat more
CORNELL (US)—Men who aren’t the primary breadwinners in a relationship are more likely to be unfaithful, according to a new study. But, it’s not about the money, says the lead researcher. It’s about sexual identity. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 18, 2010 15:43 - 2 Comments
Committed relationships ease stress
U. CHICAGO (US)—Being married has often been associated with improving people’s health. Now a new study suggests that having that long–term bond also alters hormones in a way that reduces stress. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 8, 2010 16:47 - 2 Comments
Relationship honesty? Depends on who you ask
U. FLORIDA (US)—A woman is happier when her partner reveals his true self rather than engaging in false behaviors to try and please her, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 13, 2010 12:36 - 1 Comment
Is mistrust deadly for diabetes patients?
U. WASHINGTON (US)—Diabetes patients who are less likely to reach out to others for support have a 33 percent higher mortality rate than those who feel comfortable doing so, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 12, 2010 12:50 - 3 Comments
How couples cope with infertility fallout
ILLINOIS U. (US)—As friends, siblings, and coworkers effortlessly become pregnant and deliver babies that become the center of their lives and conversations, an infertile woman—and her partner—can often feel defeated and alone. (more…)
