Why Trying New Things Together Makes Couples Fall Deeper
Crawling across an obstacle course made couples happier than a pleasant evening together. The science of shared novelty explains why.
Relationships
Real talk on love and relationships — dating drama, marriage milestones, and the heartwarming (and wild) stories in between.
The Science of First Impressions: Why You Judge So Fast
Your brain sizes up a stranger in a tenth of a second — and then refuses to budge. Here's how first impressions really work, and when to doubt yours.
The 2-2-2 Rule: The Simple Date Habit Couples Swear By
Every two weeks a date, every two months a getaway, every two years a real vacation. The 2-2-2 rule is folk wisdom that the research mostly backs up.
What Your Attachment Style Reveals About Your Relationships
Why do some people cling, some withdraw, and some stay calm in love? Attachment theory — one of psychology's most robust ideas — has the answer.
The 5 Love Languages: What Science Actually Says About Them
The five love languages sold millions of copies and spawned endless quizzes. But when scientists finally tested the theory, the results were surprising — and surprisingly useful.