Sexual attraction is an important aspect of human behavior that has been studied extensively by researchers and scholars from various fields. It involves a physical or psychological desire for...
How Couples Renegotiate Meaning After the Fading of Initial Infatuation
Infatuation is often seen as an intense but fleeting feeling that tends to fade away over time, leaving behind an emotional...
Emotional ambivalence can have a significant impact on how individuals feel attracted to or repelled from their partners over time. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in long-term...
Long-term relationships between members of same-sex couples often face unique challenges that can affect their level of happiness and fulfillment. One such challenge is societal invisibility, which...
The study of human behavior and emotions has been one of the most fascinating subjects for researchers and scholars since time immemorial. It is no surprise that various fields such as psychology,...
What are Shared Rituals or Routines?
Shared rituals or routines are repeated actions that couples perform together to build emotional intimacy and mutual support. They can take many forms such as...
In psychology, emotional memories are memories that are associated with strong emotions such as fear, joy, sadness, anger, love, hate, disgust, guilt, embarrassment, jealousy, pride, envy, surprise,...
Society's perception of romantic relationships has changed dramatically over time. In ancient civilizations, marriage was often considered a business arrangement to ensure the continuation of family...
In contemporary times, individuals are more open about their emotions than ever before. They share their feelings with others through social media, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, etc., but what happens when...
Relational Consequences of Managing Stigma within Intimate Partnerships
Stigmas are prejudices that are socially defined against specific behaviors or characteristics of individuals and groups. In...