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- January 22, 2009
- 01:00 PM
- 1,351 views
Sex and the performance of desire
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Research acknowledges having a pleasurable sex life is important for relationship satisfaction (Michael, et al, 1994). Find out how and why couples engage in emotional work to bring their actual sexual feelings in line with how they think they should be feeling about sex.... Read more »
Sinikka Elliott, & Debra Umberson. (2008) The Performance of Desire: Gender and Sexual Negotiation in Long-Term Marriages. Journal of Marriage and Family, 70(2), 391-406. DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2008.00489.x
- July 10, 2009
- 06:35 PM
- 1,111 views
Where Has All the Passion Gone? An Old Question with a New Answer.
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Have you ever thought about your relationship and wondered, “Where has all the passion gone?” Like many of you, relationship scientists have been stumped for quite a while. However, recent evidence from a series of interesting studies suggests that an answer is within reach of all of us, scientists and curious partners alike.... Read more »
Eastwick, P., & Finkel, E. (2008) The attachment system in fledgling relationships: An activating role for attachment anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 95(3), 628-647. DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.95.3.628
- November 19, 2009
- 11:53 AM
- 1,072 views
Stressed out? High cholesterol? Try kissing!
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Kissing is a great way to bond and show affection to your partner, but it also has some physical and health benefits you may not know about. Find out more.... Read more »
Coan, J., Schaefer, H., & Davidson, R. (2006) Lending a Hand: Social Regulation of the Neural Response to Threat. Psychological Science, 17(12), 1032-1039. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01832.x
Floyd, K., Boren, J., Hannawa, A., Hesse, C., McEwan, B., & Veksler, A. (2009) Kissing in Marital and Cohabiting Relationships: Effects on Blood Lipids, Stress, and Relationship Satisfaction. Western Journal of Communication, 73(2), 113-133. DOI: 10.1080/10570310902856071
- April 16, 2010
- 02:00 PM
- 944 views
How to choose a good profile picture
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Recent research may help you decide on the best photo to post. Learn more. ... Read more »
Hancock, J., & Toma, C. (2009) Putting Your Best Face Forward: The Accuracy of Online Dating Photographs. Journal of Communication, 59(2), 367-386. DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-2466.2009.01420.x
- August 21, 2008
- 01:00 PM
- 910 views
Do nice guys really finish last?
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
The nice guy stereotype argues that women often say they wish to date kind, sensitive men, but in reality, still choose to date jerks over nice guys. Is the stereotype true?... Read more »
D Buss, & M Barnes. (1986) Preferences in human mate selection. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 50(3), 559-570.
Geoffrey Urbaniak, & Peter R Kilmann. (2006) Niceness and Dating Success: A Further Test of the Nice Guy Stereotype. Sex Roles, 55(3-4), 209-224. DOI: 10.1007/s11199-006-9075-2
- August 29, 2008
- 06:40 PM
- 883 views
Sociopolitical climate affects dating preferences
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Did you know that the politics and the economy can influence who you are attracted to? A recent study explains why the sociopolitical environment may be affecting your love life.... Read more »
Grace Lau, Aaron C Kay, & Steven J Spencer. (2008) Loving Those Who Justify Inequality: The Effects of System Threat on Attraction to Women Who Embody Benevolent Sexist Ideals. Psychological Science, 19(1), 20-21. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02040.x
- October 7, 2008
- 03:20 PM
- 841 views
The look of love: eyes straight ahead, smile wide
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Eye contact may help focus our attention on persons who are expressing interest in us. Or is this answer too simplistic? Read more.... Read more »
C.A. Conway, B.C. Jones, L.M. DeBruine, & A.C. Little. (2008) Evidence for adaptive design in human gaze preference. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 275(1630), 63-69. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2007.1073
- November 10, 2008
- 05:31 PM
- 810 views
Why do people with similar marital history get together?
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Never married people tend to be with other never married people. Divorced people tend to be with other divorced people. Why do we tend toward marital history homogamy?... Read more »
Bumpass, L., & Sweet, J. (1972) Differentials in marital instability:1970. American Sociological Review, 754-766.
Gerstel, N. (1987) Divorce and stigma. Social Problems, 172-186.
Kalmijn, M. (1998) Intermarriage and homogamy: Causes, patterns, trends. Annual Review of Sociology, 395-421.
Lugaila, T.A. (1998) Marital status and living arrangements. CPS Report, 20-514.
H ONO. (2005) Marital history homogamy between the divorced and the never married among non-Hispanic whites. Social Science Research, 34(2), 333-356. DOI: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2004.04.002
N Wolfinger. (2003) Family structure homogamy: The effects of parental divorce on partner selection and marital stability. Social Science Research, 32(1), 80-97. DOI: 10.1016/S0049-089X(02)00014-5
- May 4, 2010
- 12:03 PM
- 798 views
Does Couple Therapy Work?
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Just released are the 5-year results from the largest-ever experimental study of therapies for unhappy couples. Discover whether the effects of couple's therapy actually last.... Read more »
Christensen, A., Atkins, D., Baucom, B., & Yi, J. (2010) Marital status and satisfaction five years following a randomized clinical trial comparing traditional versus integrative behavioral couple therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(2), 225-235. DOI: 10.1037/a0018132
- April 10, 2009
- 06:39 PM
- 750 views
Schrodinger’s Cat and the Study of Close Relationships: The Influence of Relationship Science Research on its Participants’ Relationships
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Does studying relationships change the relationships being studied? Not surprisingly, yes. However, precisely how relationship research alters its participants’ relationships is still a matter of debate. A recent paper from Hughes and Surra (2000) offers some interesting answers…... Read more »
Hughes, D., & Surra, C. (2000) The Reported Influence of Research Participation on Premarital Relationships. Journal of Marriage and Family, 62(3), 822-832. DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2000.00822.x
- December 15, 2008
- 06:01 PM
- 732 views
Attitudes predict interracial dating behaviors and vice versa
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Attitudes about racial and ethnic groups can influence decisions about whom you choose to date, but did you know that dating behaviors may impact your attitudes as well. Read more.... Read more »
S. Levin, P. L. Taylor, & E. Caudle. (2007) Interethnic and interracial dating in college: A longitudinal study. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 24(3), 323-341. DOI: 10.1177/0265407507077225
- July 10, 2009
- 06:35 PM
- 726 views
Boredom can eat away at a relationship
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
It’s not just fighting and conflict that can cause problems in a relationship. Boredom and lack of positivity in a relationship may also cause a gradual decline. A recent study by Irene Tsapelas and her colleagues found that marital boredom, measured by how often the participants felt their marriage was in a rut, [...]... Read more »
Aron, A., Norman, C., Aron, E., McKenna, C., & Heyman, R. (2000) Couples' shared participation in novel and arousing activities and experienced relationship quality. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(2), 273-284. DOI: 10.1037//0022-3514.78.2.273
Tsapelas, I., Aron, A., & Orbuch, T. (2009) Marital Boredom Now Predicts Less Satisfaction 9 Years Later. Psychological Science, 20(5), 543-545. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02332.x
- April 1, 2009
- 07:15 PM
- 710 views
Interest is in the Eye of the Beholder
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Can you tell when others show interest in you? You might not be the only one…find out more.... Read more »
Place, S., Todd, P., Penke, L., & Asendorpf, J. (2009) The Ability to Judge the Romantic Interest of Others. Psychological Science, 20(1), 22-26. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02248.x
- July 22, 2009
- 06:38 PM
- 700 views
Keeping your man/woman yours
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
There are a number of strategies people use to keep their mates their own. Find out what these behaviors are and how they impact relationships.... Read more »
SHACKELFORD, T., GOETZ, A., & BUSS, D. (2005) Mate retention in marriage: Further evidence of the reliability of the Mate Retention Inventory. Personality and Individual Differences, 39(2), 415-425. DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2005.01.018
SHACKELFORD, T., & BUSS, D. (2000) Marital satisfaction and spousal cost-infliction. Personality and Individual Differences, 28(5), 917-928. DOI: 10.1016/S0191-8869(99)00150-6
- August 7, 2008
- 12:45 PM
- 691 views
Research in Praise of the Quickie
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
This research takes the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" to a whole new level. New research published in a recent issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that good sex doesn't take as long as you think (as long as you ask the man).... Read more »
Eric Corty, & Jenay M Guardiani. (2008) Canadian and American Sex Therapists' Perceptions of Normal and Abnormal Ejaculatory Latencies: How Long Should Intercourse Last?. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 5(5), 1251-1256. DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.00797.x
- January 8, 2009
- 06:29 PM
- 657 views
Always look on the bright side…
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Should we be more optimistic? The answer if yes, if we listen to others...find out why.... Read more »
David A. Armor, Cade Massey, & Aaron M. Sackett. (2008) Prescribed Optimism: Is It Right to Be Wrong About the Future?. Psychological Science, 19(4), 329-331. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02089.x
- October 14, 2008
- 09:20 PM
- 646 views
Humor helps couples cope with conflict…sometimes
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Humor can help couples enhance their relationships and also help to resolve problems. But there are some types of humor that are more helpful than others. Find out more.... Read more »
LORNE CAMPBELL, ROD A. MARTIN, & JENNIE R. WARD. (2008) An observational study of humor use while resolving conflict in dating couples. Personal Relationships, 15(1), 41-55. DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6811.2007.00183.x
- May 13, 2011
- 07:52 PM
- 640 views
Creating Closeness on a First Date
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Research shows that there are things you can do to enhance closeness with someone new. It’s as easy as knowing which questions to ask and what conversations to have. Find out what to say on your next date.... Read more »
Aron, A., Melinat, E., Aron, E., Vallone, R., & Bator, R. (1997) The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness: A Procedure and Some Preliminary Findings. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 23(4), 363-377. DOI: 10.1177/0146167297234003
Slatcher, R. (2010) When Harry and Sally met Dick and Jane: Creating closeness between couples. Personal Relationships, 17(2), 279-297. DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6811.2010.01276.x
- April 29, 2011
- 11:50 AM
- 634 views
Read this before saying “I love you”
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Who is more likely to say “I love you” first – men or women? A when is the appropriate time to say it? Learn more about this recent research, and find out how your gender, relationship goals, and sexual activity influence your reactions to declarations of love. ... Read more »
Ackerman, J., Griskevicius, V., & Li, N. (2011) Let's get serious: Communicating commitment in romantic relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. DOI: 10.1037/a0022412
- April 22, 2011
- 07:24 PM
- 604 views
I am a Success Story (and you can be too!)
by eHarmony Labs in eHarmony Labs Blog
Read on to discover how losing focus can help you to find what you’re looking for. ... Read more »
Smith, Matthew D., Richard Wiseman, Peter Harris, and Richard Joiner. (1996) On being lucky: the psychology and parapsychology of luck. European Journal of Parapsychology, 35-43. info:/
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