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).

A recent article by the eminent relationship theorist Blaine Fowers in the Journal of Personal and Social Relationships has taken on one corner of the enormous question “Is what we believe about relationships based on research within our culture relevant to marriage in other cultures?”

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.

Figuring out who is being honest about themselves is frequently one of the most challenging aspects of meeting someone. If someone exaggerates what they do for a living or how well they did in school is it a fatal flaw? Should you run the other way or accept that this is just a normal, but awkward, attempt by that person to express personal goals and ambitions?

The prevailing idea that as we age our brains turn to mush needs a tune-up. We can prevent or slow the rate of decline through exercise, diet, and a little brain research.

While some new moms experience decreases in relationship satisfaction during the transition to motherhood, others remain stable or even improve. New research shows that the length of the relationship may act as a buffer against the new stress that a newborn brings.

Ever notice how a good chuckle raises your spirits? New research shows that just anticipating laughter may have health benefits.

Think Octopi are boring….not after you read this article….

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but what makes the smell memorable? Would a rose still be sweet if it was paired with a negative experience? Read more to find out.

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

Do you ever wonder why the world seems so hostile? Well it may not be the world, you yourself may be making the world a more hostile place. This is according to the findings of a recent study done by researchers at Iowa State University on how aggressive people can shape their social world.

A new study out of Australia finds that depressed women are more likely to be engaging in sex and sexual activity than their mentally well counterparts. So why aren’t they happy?

Maximizers must find the best possible option while Satisficers only need the option that is “good enough.” Which one feels better?

Dieting has become something of an American pastime. We are obsessed with our waistlines and look to new diets to help manage our insecurities. A recently published review in American Psychologist suggests that diets are not all they are cracked up to be. Not only does this review suggest that diets rarely work, but it also cites substantial evidence indicating that dieting my present substantial health risks.