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Established couples, new couples · Planning, creativity, resourcefulness
Stages
Stages on Pair and Bond: Dating and meeting people, Early dating, Becoming exclusive, Moving in together, Long-term partnership and Marriage.
Profiles
Becoming Exclusive
Two people dating non-exclusively · Clear communication
Becoming Parents Together
Couples considering or planning to start... · Long-term planning and mutual support
Caring For An Ageing Partner
Caring For An Ageing Partner · Long-term partnership where one partner...
Cheap
Early dating or casual connection · Resourcefulness and planning
Date Ideas
Varies by cultural tradition · Ancient times
Dating After Divorce
Concept originates in Western... · Late 20th century (1980s-1990s)
Dating And Meeting People
Early dating or meeting new people · Social confidence and conversation
Dating Later In Life
Older adults re-entering the dating... · Navigating modern dating norms and...
Double
Established couple · Deepening emotional connection and shared...
Early Dating
Early Dating · Getting to know a new romantic interest
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
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Margot Robbie's Ackerley name change sparks
Margot Robbie legally changed her surname to Ackerley after a decade of marriage, a move that has ignited a wider conversation about choice, tradition, and
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Religious women more receptive on dating
A new study finds women's religious beliefs influence their swiping behavior on apps like Tinder, with more religious women showing broader initial
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Blind Date Ends With Hug, Plans for Second Meeting
A Guardian blind date between Joe and Jade scored an 8 and a 9, ending with a hug and exchanged numbers. They discussed Doctor Who, the housing crisis, and debated the BT Tower.
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Commitment Is a Daily Choice, Not a One-Time Promise
A relationship expert explains that lasting commitment is built through small, daily actions and choices that prioritize the partnership, especially during
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Couple says open marriage strengthens their long-term bond
A couple with three children explains how ethical non-monogamy has helped them maintain intimacy and see each other as partners, not only co-parents, over
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Problematic dating app and porn use linked
A new study finds compulsive use of dating apps and pornography is associated with viewing romantic love as less existentially meaningful and more as a
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Gottman Therapy Offers Research-Backed Path for Couples
The Gottman Method, developed from over 50 years of research, provides a structured, skill-based therapy model for couples seeking to improve their
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Study: Dating motivation shapes relationship
New psychology research finds that single people's underlying motivations for seeking a partnership directly influence the type of relationship goals they
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Lost number text reconnects couple for lasting relationship
A woman who lost a man's number after a chance meeting later received his text just as she was deactivating her old phone, leading to a long-distance
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Study: Singles, unhappy partners bond more
New research finds single people and those dissatisfied with their relationships form stronger romantic attachments to fictional media characters
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Blind date reveals small world connections
Two strangers on a Guardian blind date discovered surprising personal connections during a lunch in Edinburgh, with both participants rating the experience
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Pilot's radio proposal to air traffic controller marks 25
A pilot fell for an air traffic controller's voice before meeting her, leading to a public cockpit marriage proposal and 25 years together.
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Social Freedom Fuels Optimism and Future Investment
A study finds people in societies with flexible social networks, where it's easy to make and leave friends, are more willing to delay current happiness for
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FOBO: Fear of a Better Option Undermines Dating Commitment
Psychotherapist Francesca Rawlinson explains how the 'Fear of a Better Option' (FOBO), fueled by dating app abundance, prevents people from building
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Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder Before Winter Arrives
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects up to 10% of people in winter. The article outlines evidence-based strategies, from light exposure and exercise to therapy, to help manage its symptoms.
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Why Embracing Being Wrong Helps Relationships
A psychotherapist explains that fear of being wrong is a biological threat response, often rooted in childhood, which can hold people back from intimacy
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Navigating Jealousy in Long-Term Relationships
A new survey finds 70% of adults experience recurring jealousy in long-term partnerships. Relationship experts explain how to understand the underlying insecurities, communicate effectively, and set boundaries to prevent damage.
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Enhances Learning
Stimulating the vagus nerve in mice after training triggered rhythmic brain blood flow changes linked to better long-term learning, suggesting vascular responses play a role.
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Why Mosquito Bites Affect People Differently
The severity of a person's reaction to mosquito bites is determined by their immune system's unique response to proteins in mosquito saliva, with factors
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Psychology of Cheating in Relationships
A new study reveals how monogamous and polyamorous people imagine having two partners, finding most prefer similar, well-rounded partners, but monogamous men often prefer one partner focused on attractiveness and sexual skill.
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Terrence the Teacher: Break Toxic
Clinical hypnotherapist Terrence the Teacher explains why people repeat unhealthy relationship patterns and offers five strategies to establish healthier
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Nut consumption linked to sharper thinking
A new study finds eating nuts is associated with better cognitive test scores, especially for people with poor diets or low activity.
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Brain stimulation helps socially anxious
A study found that mild electrical brain stimulation improved emotional control in people with high social anxiety, helping them override automatic
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Therapist explains when to end a marriage
A therapist outlines three types of struggling marriages and explains when he advises ending them, especially if one partner is causing harm.
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Camille, 65, finds intimacy after kiss
A 65-year-old woman describes how her current partner's patient, affectionate approach contrasts with her previous marriage, where sex was routine and
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Shared awe boosts relationship satisfaction
A study finds couples who experience awe together report higher relationship satisfaction and depth than those who have individual awe experiences.
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Schoolteacher crush tests a 20-year marriage
A married parent of two seeks advice after developing strong feelings for a teacher at their children's school, questioning what the attraction means for
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Psychology: Partner comparisons shift
New research shows people in new relationships compare abilities to check equity, while those in longer relationships compare opinions for understanding.
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Conspiracy Theorists' Online Policing Linked
New research finds people who strongly believe in conspiracy theories often act as online 'social vigilantes,' driven by narcissistic desires for
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Meg Mason's 'Sophie, Standing There'
A review of Meg Mason's new novel focuses on a passive protagonist's intense introspection and emotional recovery after a marriage breakdown.
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Anna Mathur: Female rage signals stress
Psychotherapist Anna Mathur explains that female rage is not a character flaw but a warning signal of an overloaded nervous system.
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Parental mental health predicts later sleep
A year-long Israeli study shows that depression and anxiety in new parents forecast poorer subjective sleep quality a year after birth, especially in fathers.
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The Closure Trap: Why Waiting for an Apology After a Breakup Could Be Keeping Your Heartbreak Alive
Waiting for an apology or explanation after a breakup can prolong healing and even hold us back from moving forward.
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Imagining the Future: Relationship Patterns Shape Our Daydreams
New research suggests that people's relationship patterns influence how they imagine their future, with anxious individuals envisioning more social interactions and avoidant individuals picturing fewer interpersonal connections.
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The Science Behind Positive Affirmations and Their Potential Pitfalls
Positive 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 effects. Toxic positivity and over-reliance on affirmations can also be harmful. Self-compassion and third-person self-talk may offer more balanced alternatives.
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Fixed Mindset May Help Reduce Social Anxiety
New research suggests that believing people's first impressions are permanent can help individuals with high social anxiety by reducing the mental burden of socializing
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The Psychology Behind Infidelity: Why People Have Affairs
Experts explain the complex mix of personal, emotional, and relationship factors that can lead someone to cheat.