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Scientists use serotonin to change the way you think about relationships

by Erina Lee | December 7, 2011

A recent study shows that chemicals in the brain can alter the way you think about romantic relationships. Find out how and what this means for your next date.

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.

The trouble with in-laws… (Holiday Edition!)

by Emily Maywood | November 22, 2011

The holidays are time for cheer and goodwill, but can sometimes be buried under stress and scrutiny – especially from your in-laws. Read on to learn about how research says you should handle these sometimes fragile relationships during the holidays.

How you can kill love with “should,” “always” and “never.” Do you have unrealistic expectations for a relationship?

by Heather Setrakian | November 15, 2011

Do you expect your relationships to have a perfect fairytale ending? That you’ll never fight and will always be happy? Read more about this research to find out how unrealistic expectations about relationships may actually undermine them.

Soulmates – how believing in them (or not) affects your relationships

by Erina Lee | November 11, 2011

Do you believe in soulmates? Read the latest research and find out how your beliefs about relationships can impact your approach to relationships and the long-term quality.

How many relationships should you have before settling down with ‘the one’?

by Emily Maywood | November 4, 2011

Has anyone identified the number of relationships you should have before you decide to settle down? According to Peter Todd, he has. And the answer might surprise you.

“We’re in love, so we’ll work it out” and other dating myths

by Heather Setrakian | November 2, 2011

As yet another celebrity marriage bites the dust, one wonders if these two actually talked about the realities of the future more than the endorsements for the wedding ceremony. To give them the benefit of the doubt that at least one or two conversations were had before the trip down the aisle, what kept them from seeing the obvious red flags? What can dating couples learn from Kris and Kim’s demise?

Is marriage losing importance around the world? The changing face of marriage in Asia

by Erina Lee | October 28, 2011

From all the way around the world, marriage is changing and becoming less important. But for different reasons in Asian than Western countries. Here are a few interesting research findings about marriage in Asia.

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.

Do you take your own relationship advice?

by Heather Setrakian | October 18, 2011

When I read the community boards, I see a lot of great advice given by members. You are wise. But do you follow your own advice? Knowing the right thing to do in relationships and actually choosing to do it are not always tied together. Find out why.