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.

Does your own physical attractiveness influence what you look for in a partner? According to a study from David Buss and Todd Shackelford (2008), the answer seems to be yes.

Many people have an idea of the qualities they want in Mr. or Ms. Right, but do these qualities actually predict who they end up with? According to recent research, the answer is part yes and part no. Find out why.

So much to do, so little time. When multiple priorities collide, it is often difficult to find the right balance between work and family life. In the nationally representative survey of Household Income and Labor Dynamics in Australia (HILDA), researchers discovered more about factors that influenced work-life balance.

A little humor goes a long way, especially when you’re bargaining. Find out how.

Having what you want and wanting what you have are two different and important factors in predicting happiness.

There are many reasons to stay in a relationship, because you love the other person, because you promised, because you are financially dependent on one another, or because of the kids. But what if the love faded, would you leave? Feeling constrained in your relationship may lead you to engage in fewer negative behaviors with your partner. Read more about this complex relationship.

It’s long been known that aspects of your personality can affect the quality of your relationships. Highly neurotic people, for example, are more likely to have negative relationship quality. In a recent study, researchers find that sexual satisfaction mediates this relationship between neuroticism and marital satisfaction. Find out how.

Physical appearance is often the first things we notice about someone we meet. It can play a role in who we are attracted to, who we date, and sometimes even who we marry. But does physical attraction matter once relationships are established? According to recent research, the answer is yes, but maybe not in the ways you might expect.

As someone who loves great food, I thought this article in the New York Times was particularly interesting. It discussed how different food choices could be stressful on relationships. Discover what other studies say about why sharing food in your relationships may be important.

According to research conducted by Andrew Gulledge and his colleagues, daily behaviors can be important in expressing love and affection, and they can also be good for your relationship. Find out how men and women differ in their preferences for certain types of physical affection.

Feel like an imposter? Do people see you differently than you really are? This phenomenon is actually quite common and may even be beneficial. Find out what these are and if the benefits are built to last.

A research study shows that elderly women benefit more from social support than men. Read more and find out why it’s important to show support to the woman you love.

According to recent research from Justin Park and colleagues, it is not only their incredible good looks, but also their greater heritable fitness which make goalies great mates. Find out more…