Couples

But men painters release most, Baylor University study findsCredit: Karen Melton WACO, Texas (Feb. 12, 2019) -- When couples play board games together or take a painting class with each other, their bodies release oxytocin -- sometimes…

The key to relationship happiness could be as simple as finding a nice person. And, despite popular belief, sharing similar personalities may not be as important as most people think, according to new research from Michigan State…

Smartphones have become a constant companion for many of us. In a recent study by the Pew Research Center, nearly 50 percent of adults reported they "couldn't live without" their phones. Whether at the supermarket, in the doctor's…

Healthy women who use birth control pills are poorer judges of subtle facial expressions than non-users, according to new research The pill could be blurring your social judgement - but perhaps not enough so you'd notice. By challenging…

Specific genes relevant to how partners provide and receive support from each otherCredit: Binghamton University, State University of New York BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The quality of your marriage could be affected by your genes, according to…

A new Personal Relationships study documents how the quality of a person's romantic relationship and the life stress he or she experiences at two key points in early adulthood (at age 23 and 32) are related to sleep quality and quantity…

The feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling. One woman remembers her gynecologist stating, "Well, girl, you better, because if you don't, somebody else will." Another said, "My doctor was really excited to tell at six weeks…

When faced with a stressful situation, thinking about your romantic partner may help keep your blood pressure under control just as effectively as actually having your significant other in the room with you, according to a new study by…

Pooling finances influences purchase decisions If your significant other discovers an opportunity to splurge on something like a massage or ticket to a special sports event, what factors will influence the individual's decision about…

UC Berkeley study of longtime married pairs finds less rancor and more tenderness as time goes by Honeymoon long over? Hang in there. A new University of California, Berkeley, study shows those prickly disagreements that can mark the early…