Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Nerissa Hannink, University of Melbourne
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are five love songs that pose serious scientific questions. Experts from the University of Melbourne offer insights about the evolution of love, how it changes our bodies, and what human couples can learn from prairie voles and spiders.
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- Written by: Rick Hellman, University of Kansas
Study after study affirms that people want a partner with a sense of humor. But it’s less about cracking jokes than about finding a style of humor that makes you both laugh.
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- Written by: Gregg Levoy
My favorite fairy tale as a child was Cinderella, so when I met Charlie and fell in love with him, I thought my prince had come. But these kinds of fantasies are a setup for expectations that are impossible to fulfill...
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- Written by: Kelly Johnson, M.D.
Maybe you can't see an obvious reason why you haven't found happiness in your relationships, but somehow it's not happening as you envisioned. You can't seem to locate the answers that will bring everything together. Don't give up. Understanding is a journey...
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- Written by: Miri Forbes, University of Minnesota; et. al
While aging is often associated with improvements in various life domains, the quality of sexual life typically declines. However, recent studies reveal that older adults prioritize the quality of sexual encounters over quantity, leading to a more satisfying sexual experience. This shift in perspective, along with life experience, can enhance sexual quality of life as individuals age.
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- Written by: Art Jahnke, Boston University
Many people involved in abusive partner relationships don’t think of the mistreatment as abuse, say researchers. Yet over the course of a lifetime, one-fourth to one-third of women in the United States will experience abuse from an intimate partner.
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- Written by: Jared Wadley, University of Michigan
Stress isn’t good for you, but it’s not good for your spouse, either. For older married couples, one spouse’s long-term stress can cause the other’s weight gain.
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- Written by: Olivia Remes, University of Cambridge
Does anxiety keep getting in the way of you making connections with the people you’d like to spend more time with? Maybe you’ve just met someone, but are worried that your anxiety will ruin it all.
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- Written by: Susan Anderson
People in the throes of a breakup universally express the fear that they will never love again. I was afraid of this myself for a few months after losing my life partner. In the midst of the despair and hopelessness, we believe that losing our loved one means losing the possibility for love and connection forever.
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- Written by: Xanthe Mallett, University of New England
A popular misconception is that most child sex offenders were once victims themselves. The theory is based on the erroneous assumption that they’ve become paedophiles – those preferentially sexually attracted to prepubescent children – because of their victimisation.
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- Written by: Andy Henion, Michigan State University
Having sex frequently—and enjoying it—may put older men at higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. For older women, however, good sex may actually lower the risk of hypertension.
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- Written by: Stuart Wilde
There's a psychological war that goes on in us humans between self-hate and self-love. It's a part of another battle that persists: the energy war between living and dying, building energy and depleting energy. The two issues are wrapped up with abundance and love, and they can very dramatically affect your ability to earn money and pull abundance to you...
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- Written by: Deborah Bach, University of Washington
Divorce is seasonal, new research shows. It consistently peaks in March and August, following the winter and summer holidays.
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- Written by: Gayle Brewer, University of Central Lancashire
Exploring mate selection reveals the complex interplay of physical traits and health indicators that influence attraction. From body shape to dental aesthetics, various factors play a crucial role in how individuals assess potential partners. Programs like Naked Attraction highlight these dynamics, prompting discussions about the significance of appearance and underlying health cues in human relationships.
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
Difference exist only on the surface. People sometimes use their differences as an excuse for their lack of closeness. And yet these differences can be a great blessing, and almost force a couple to go to a deeper place where the differences do not exist.
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- Written by: Christopher James, New York University
For a new study, researchers asked people about their experiences before, during, and after sex while under the influence of marijuana and alcohol.
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- Written by: Heather Hensman Kettrey, Vanderbilt University
Over the past few years, there has been a steady flow of articles in magazines, newspapers and online news outlets examining what hookup culture on college campuses means for sexual norms and behaviors among young adults, particularly young women.
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- Written by: Monique Patenaude, University of Rochester
New research suggests that there are ways for couples to sustain—or rekindle—their passion, despite the tendency of sexual desire to dwindle over time.
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- Written by: Rob Weisskirch, California State University, Monterey Bay
Why do people sext? Why do they send racy or naked photos or videos and sexually loaded texts? For a short-term hookup, sexting might seem like a direct way to get what you want
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- Written by: Joseph Ciarrochi, Australian Catholic University
Making friends is tough for teenagers. Making friends with the opposite sex can be even tougher. Our research, published in the Journal of Personality, suggests empathy may be the key to developing friendships, and may be especially important for young men establishing supportive friendships with young women.
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- Written by: Ken Branson, Rutgers University
Many researchers have asked why people cheat on their partners. A new study asked how they stay together.
