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To boldly go where no blog has gone before (This is the blog you are looking for)

by Jonathan Beber | May 1, 2012

Star Wars and Star Trek fans love to debate which is better. In this exploration of eHarmony users, we examined the personality differences and eHarmony popularity of those behind the debates: the fans.

Trusting Your Partner Can Make You Live Longer

by Jonathan Beber | April 3, 2012

Trust is an important aspect of a relationship. But how important? Recent research found trusting your partner can lead to longer life expectancy. Read here to find out why.

The Serious Business of Being Funny: How Humour Works in the Dating World

by Jonathan Beber | March 6, 2012

Examining eHarmony users, we found a good sense of humour is one of the most sought after things in a partner for both men and women. But how do men and women use humour differently? What can a good sense of humour tell you about a person? Read here to find out.

What your friends and family think about your relationship does matter

by Jonathan Beber | February 2, 2012

When you enter a relationship, you are at the same time taking on their entire social network. How much of a role do social networks play in your relationships? Read here to find out.

Can Stress Be Good for a Relationship?

by Jonathan Beber | November 29, 2011

Stress has been known to send your marital satisfaction on the decline, but can stress early in a relationship actually create more satisfied couples? Read here to find out.

To Text or Not To Text? Dating and Your Mobile Phone

by Jonathan Beber | October 21, 2011

When you are starting a new relationship, how should you use your phone? Should you call or text them? What kind of underlying signals are you sending along with your text message? Read here to find out.

Jealousy in an Online World

by Jonathan Beber | September 22, 2011

Jealousy is a common thing among couples, but what is really causing all these feelings of distress? How does it apply to newer means of communication like online relationships? Read here to find out.

Forbidden Fruit: The Cause and Effects of Temptation

by Jonathan Beber | August 29, 2011

When you are in a committed relationship, you are inevitably going to find other people physically attractive. But what kind of effects can this extra-attraction have on your relationship, and what is causing this underlying taboo desire? And most importantly, what can you do about it? Read here to find out what the latest research says about attraction outside of your relationship.

Flower Power: The Impact of Flowers on Dating

by Jonathan Beber | July 28, 2011

In the beginning of relationships, one of the most common questions men ask is “Should I bring my date flowers?” Read here to discover the surprising power of the flower.

Romanticizing the Friends-With-Benefits Relationship

by Jonathan Beber | July 8, 2011

Why do people get into a friends-with-benefits relationship? What really happens in this type of relationship? How do people really act and feel? What happens if this relationship has a Hollywood ending and becomes something more? Read further to find out.