https://pairandbond.com/2026-08-21https://pairandbond.com/share-home.svg https://pairandbond.com/news/scooter-crashes-linked-higher/2026-08-21https://pairandbond.com/share-scooter-crashes-linked-higher.svgE-Scooter Crashes Linked to Higher Rates of Traumatic Brain InjuriesResearch from England and Wales reveals that e-scooter crashes result in higher rates of traumatic brain injuries compared to motorcycle accidents, with riders' heads being the most affected area. https://pairandbond.com/news/researchers-identify-key-factors/2026-08-21https://pairandbond.com/share-researchers-identify-key-factors.svgResearchers Identify Key Factors Driving Prejudice Against Asexual IndividualsA recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research found that prejudice against asexual individuals stems from rigid societal expectations regarding sex and romance. (Source: PsyPost) https://pairandbond.com/news/childhood-trauma-linked-adult/2026-08-21https://pairandbond.com/share-childhood-trauma-linked-adult.svgChildhood Trauma Linked to Adult Stress Sensitivity Through Epigenetic MechanismResearchers have discovered an epigenetic mechanism that connects childhood trauma to increased stress sensitivity in adulthood, providing new insights into the biological basis of this vulnerability. https://pairandbond.com/news/gen-americans-accepting-suppressing/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-gen-americans-accepting-suppressing.svgGen Z Americans More Accepting of Suppressing SpeechA recent survey found that Gen Z Americans are more willing to use blockades and violence to stop public speakers, with younger liberals being more supportive of these methods in abstract scenarios https://pairandbond.com/news/university-teachers-strong-sense/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-university-teachers-strong-sense.svgUniversity Teachers with a Strong Sense of Purpose Report Higher Job SatisfactionResearchers find that university instructors who feel a deep sense of purpose in their profession tend to be more engaged in their work and have higher job satisfaction. (Source: PsyPost) https://pairandbond.com/news/understanding-roots-infidelity-how/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-understanding-roots-infidelity-how.svgUnderstanding the Roots of Infidelity: How Childhood Experiences Can Contribute to AffairsA psychotherapist explains how early life experiences can influence adult relationships and increase the likelihood of infidelity (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/bedside-battle-should-partners/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-bedside-battle-should-partners.svgBedside Battle: Should Partners Swap Sides?A couple's disagreement over who should sleep on which side of the bed sparks a debate about compromise and comfort in relationships. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/emotional-intelligence-affects-how/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-emotional-intelligence-affects-how.svgEmotional Intelligence Affects How Envy ManifestsA recent study suggests that a person's ability to regulate their emotions predicts how they experience envy, with higher emotion regulation skills linked to benign envy that motivates... https://pairandbond.com/news/link-between-anxiety-alcohol/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-link-between-anxiety-alcohol.svgLink Between Anxiety and Alcohol Reward Learning Identified in Brain StudyResearchers have found a connection between persistent anxiety and stronger alcohol reward learning in mice, suggesting a potential role for the brain's cannabinoid system in regulating this... https://pairandbond.com/news/morning-sunlight-exposure-linked/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-morning-sunlight-exposure-linked.svgMorning Sunlight Exposure Linked to Healthier Sleep PatternsA recent study found that adults who spent more time in the morning sun had a more aligned internal biological clock, promoting healthier sleep patterns. (Source: PsyPost) https://pairandbond.com/news/imagining-future-relationship-patterns/2026-08-20https://pairandbond.com/share-imagining-future-relationship-patterns.svgImagining the Future: Relationship Patterns Shape Our DaydreamsNew research suggests that people's relationship patterns influence how they imagine their future, with anxious individuals envisioning more social interactions and avoidant individuals picturing... https://pairandbond.com/news/science-behind-positive-affirmations/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-science-behind-positive-affirmations.svgThe Science Behind Positive Affirmations and Their Potential PitfallsPositive affirmations can boost self-esteem and mental health, but their effectiveness varies. Research shows they work best for those with high self-esteem, while others may experience negative... https://pairandbond.com/news/childhood-adhd-linked-distinct/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-childhood-adhd-linked-distinct.svgChildhood ADHD Linked to Distinct Brain White Matter ChangesA study analyzing data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study (ABCD Study) found that children with ADHD show reduced glial cellularity and axonal organization in white matter... https://pairandbond.com/news/fixed-mindset-may-help/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-fixed-mindset-may-help.svgFixed Mindset May Help Reduce Social AnxietyNew research suggests that believing people's first impressions are permanent can help individuals with high social anxiety by reducing the mental burden of socializing (Source: PsyPost) https://pairandbond.com/news/thoughtless-ai-use-undermines/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-thoughtless-ai-use-undermines.svgThoughtless AI Use Undermines College Students' Learning IndependenceA study published in *Scientific Reports* finds that college students who blindly copy AI-generated answers without verification experience declines in self-directed learning, self-efficacy, and... https://pairandbond.com/news/rebuilding-infidelity-what-every/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-rebuilding-infidelity-what-every.svgRebuilding After Infidelity: What Every Betrayed Partner Needs to ConsiderAn affair can shatter trust and leave couples wondering if their relationship can ever feel safe again. But what is the work needed to help some couples rebuild? (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/impact-infidelity-self-esteem/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-impact-infidelity-self-esteem.svgThe Impact of Infidelity on Self-Esteem and RecoveryAn affair can deeply affect self-esteem, reinforcing insecurities and challenging one's sense of worth. However, experts emphasize that betrayal is a reflection of the unfaithful partner's... https://pairandbond.com/news/turn-your-year-around/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-turn-your-year-around.svgTurn Your Year Around with These Goal-Setting TipsIt's not too late to turn your year around and achieve your goals. A goal-setting expert shares five mistakes to avoid and practical tips to help you stay on track. (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/newfound-connection-nature-loss/2026-08-19https://pairandbond.com/share-newfound-connection-nature-loss.svgA Newfound Connection with Nature After LossA woman shares her experience of finding solace in nature after the loss of her husband, describing how birds began behaving strangely towards her and how it changed her perspective on the natural... https://pairandbond.com/news/preparing-end-life-can/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-preparing-end-life-can.svgPreparing for the End of Life Can Help Us Live More Fully NowExperts and readers share their insights on how contemplating death can help us value life and live more fully. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/psychology-behind-infidelity-why/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-psychology-behind-infidelity-why.svgThe Psychology Behind Infidelity: Why People Have AffairsExperts explain the complex mix of personal, emotional, and relationship factors that can lead someone to cheat. (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/embracing-hot-girl-summer/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-embracing-hot-girl-summer.svgEmbracing a 'Hot Girl Summer' in Middle AgeA writer discovers that having a 'hot girl summer' is not limited to the young and carefree, and finds ways to experience it in her 40s as a single parent-carer. (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/eight-red-flags-may/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-eight-red-flags-may.svgEight Red Flags That May Indicate Your Partner Is Considering an AffairA relationship expert shares eight signs that may suggest your partner is tempted to have an affair, and how to address them. (Source: Psychologies (UK)) https://pairandbond.com/news/self-help-books-helped/2026-08-18https://pairandbond.com/share-self-help-books-helped.svg8 Self-Help Books That Helped One Person Overcome Trauma and Become a TherapistA person who experienced trauma and burnout found solace in self-help books, which ultimately led them to become a therapist. They share eight books that had a significant impact on their mental... https://pairandbond.com/news/dating-budget-reality-check/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-dating-budget-reality-check.svgDating on a Budget: A Reality Check for Gen Z SinglesA recent trend suggests that young people are forgoing dating due to its high costs, but one writer argues that affordable options exist and that love is worth the risk. https://pairandbond.com/news/dating-terms-digital-age/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-dating-terms-digital-age.svgDating Terms in the Digital AgeA look at the latest dating trends and whether they are genuine or not. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/understanding-workplace-focus-issues/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-understanding-workplace-focus-issues.svgUnderstanding Workplace Focus Issues and When to Consider a Career MoveA mindset coach explains that difficulty concentrating at work often stems from either overstimulation or boredom, outlines signs that a role may no longer be fulfilling, and provides five... https://pairandbond.com/news/blind-date-conversation-cut/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-blind-date-conversation-cut.svgBlind Date: A Conversation Cut Short by a Lack of ComplimentsA recent blind date between Imogen and Andy ended with a mix of laughter and awkward moments, leaving both parties with a lasting impression. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/revival-intimacy-marriage-couple-4e8cc3/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-revival-intimacy-marriage-couple-4e8cc3.svgRevival of Intimacy in Marriage: A Couple's Story of Hormone Replacement TherapyA couple's 33-year marriage has seen a significant improvement in their sex life after one partner started hormone replacement therapy (HRT). (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/moment-changed-everything-couple-fcb6db/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-moment-changed-everything-couple-fcb6db.svgThe Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Unwavering CommitmentA heartwarming story of a couple's journey, from a chance meeting in Dublin to a lifelong commitment, highlighting the power of love and determination. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/struggling-rekindle-intimacy-marriage-fa1e4a/2026-08-17https://pairandbond.com/share-struggling-rekindle-intimacy-marriage-fa1e4a.svgStruggling to Rekindle Intimacy in MarriageA woman shares her concerns about her husband's lack of effort in pleasing her in bed, despite their efforts to improve their relationship through couples therapy. She wonders if his past... https://pairandbond.com/news/rediscovering-joy-postcard-writing-3c965f/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-rediscovering-joy-postcard-writing-3c965f.svgRediscovering the Joy of Postcard Writing in Middle AgeA writer reflects on how sending and receiving postcards has improved her relationships, attention span, and art skills, and how it has become a meaningful way to connect with others in a digital age. https://pairandbond.com/news/kissing-recession-crisis-intimacy-870c3d/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-kissing-recession-crisis-intimacy-870c3d.svgThe Kissing Recession: A Crisis of Intimacy in Modern SocietyA recent survey suggests that a significant number of British adults are kissing less often than they did five years ago, with nearly one in five not having been kissed in over a year. Experts... https://pairandbond.com/news/should-girlfriend-stop-annotating-9b99ed/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-should-girlfriend-stop-annotating-9b99ed.svgShould a girlfriend stop annotating her books?A couple's differing opinions on book annotations have sparked a debate about personal space and shared reading experiences. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/public-displays-affection-linked-b2a6cb/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-public-displays-affection-linked-b2a6cb.svgPublic Displays of Affection Linked to Stronger Relationships, Study FindsA recent study published in the journal Plos One suggests that public displays of affection are associated with higher-quality romantic relationships, contradicting common societal norms. https://pairandbond.com/news/moment-changed-everything-couple-56c4f2/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-moment-changed-everything-couple-56c4f2.svgThe Moment That Changed Everything: A Couple's Journey to Lasting LoveA man recounts the moment he knew he had found his soulmate, and how their relationship has endured for nearly two decades. (Source: The Guardian Relationships) https://pairandbond.com/news/blind-date-review-night-ea90c8/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-blind-date-review-night-ea90c8.svgBlind Date Review: A Night of Connection and DisconnectionA recent blind date between Andrew and Gilli at Grand Pacific in Manchester reveals a night of connection and disconnection. Both participants share their thoughts on the evening, highlighting the... https://pairandbond.com/news/preparing-re-enter-dating-2b15cc/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-preparing-re-enter-dating-2b15cc.svgPreparing to Re-enter Dating After Years of AbstinenceA reader seeking advice on restarting dating after an eight-year hiatus shares concerns about anxiety, financial insecurity, and cultural differences. Psychotherapist Hannah Jackson-McCamley and... https://pairandbond.com/news/when-sex-becomes-glue-f0b544/2026-08-16https://pairandbond.com/share-when-sex-becomes-glue-f0b544.svgWhen Sex Becomes the Glue: How an Older Couple Is Redefining IntimacyPam (69) and Mike (71) reflect on how a two-year hiatus from sex has reshaped their relationship, highlighting the emotional challenges and the search for new ways to stay connected as they age. https://pairandbond.com/stages/2026-08-20 https://pairandbond.com/skills/2026-08-21 https://pairandbond.com/difficulties/2026-08-21 https://pairandbond.com/family-structures/2026-08-20 https://pairandbond.com/endings/2026-08-20 https://pairandbond.com/about/ https://pairandbond.com/sources-and-methods/ https://pairandbond.com/corrections/