Kang Muslim
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- September 28, 2026
- 22 views
If I cannot bounce back easily, can I handle the truth? Satisfaction in romantic relationships, resilience and preference towards prosocial lies
The foundational bedrock of any successful romantic relationship is traditionally believed to be unyielding honesty. Couples counselors, psychologists, and cultural narratives frequently emphasize that absolute transparency fosters mutual trust, strengthens…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- July 6, 2026
- 44 views
Attractiveness for Status? The Link Between Physical Attractiveness and Male Refugees’ Romantic Relationships in Germany
The intersection of physical appearance and social mobility has long been a subject of sociological inquiry, but a recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family has brought…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- June 23, 2026
- 40 views
Love, Death, and Reason for Living: Positive Romantic Relationships Reduce Death Anxiety Through Meaning in Life Among Females
A comprehensive psychological study recently published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships has unveiled a significant link between romantic intimacy and the human capacity to manage existential dread.…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- June 19, 2026
- 53 views
New study shows romantic relationships can actually improve after the crisis of an affair
Infidelity has long been categorized by mental health professionals as a major psychological trauma, often resulting in symptoms for the betrayed partner that mirror Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The emotional…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- June 16, 2026
- 44 views
Does Romantic Involvement Benefit Everyone? Testing a Foundational Tenet in Relationship Science Through the Case of Asexuality.
In a landmark study that challenges decades of psychological assumptions, new research indicates that the traditional "buffer" provided by romantic relationships against loneliness does not apply to asexual individuals. While…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- June 13, 2026
- 38 views
Perceiving to Provide: How Partner Attachment Perceptions Inform Reassurance Provision in Romantic Relationships
New psychological research suggests that individuals in romantic relationships possess a moderate ability to detect their partner’s attachment insecurities, yet their perceptions are frequently clouded by systematic cognitive biases. The…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- May 22, 2026
- 68 views
Falling in love with AI virtual agents: the role of physical attractiveness and perceived interactivity in parasocial romantic relationships.
Recent investigations into the intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence have revealed that the development of romantic interest in virtual agents is primarily driven by a combination of aesthetic…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- May 10, 2026
- 51 views
Keeping strict emotional score with a romantic partner is connected to depressive moods
The Economic Logic of the Heart: Defining the Zero-Sum Mindset A zero-sum framework is a concept rooted in game theory and economics, dictating that a gain for one participant corresponds…
Ali Ikhwan
- Relationships & Advice
- April 10, 2026
- 61 views
Unraveling the ‘Friends with Benefits’ Dilemma: Decoding Signs of Developing Romantic Attachment
Friends with benefits (FWB) relationships, characterized by sexual intimacy without the traditional commitments of a romantic partnership, have become an increasingly common feature of modern dating landscapes. The fundamental premise…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- March 25, 2026
- 80 views
Reading the Signals: Accuracy and Bias in Men’s and Women’s Perceptions of Sexual Consent in Romantic Relationships
A comprehensive psychological study has revealed that romantic partners are generally highly accurate in perceiving each other’s sexual consent, a finding that challenges the long-standing academic and social assumption that…
