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Dating Apps & Technology
AI has rendered the relationship between humans and technology precarious. There is research to be done on the potential implications of AI for all the social ...
Summary of Theguardian · 13 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
Demos said the so-called companion chatbot Replika had performed the worst in its tests, with errors in 56% of its answers. It invented a date for a made-up ...
Summary of Theguardian · 11 min read
Relationship Psychology
Numerous studies, plus health survey records, show that people in a relationship are physically healthier and less likely to develop chronic diseases than those ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 20 min read
Relationship Psychology
Research on long-distance, long-term couples found virtually no difference between them and other couples: They reported equal levels of intimacy, communication ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 18 min read
Breakups & Healing
The standard breakup guidance follows from that — go no contact, lean on friends, sleep, move your body, give it time. Sensible, all of it. Drs. Julie and John ...
Summary of Gottman · 9 min read
Breakups & Healing
I'm still working out what to do with my own habit of checking in on someone else's healing. But a few things seem worth holding onto: Notice who you're ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Breakups & Healing
To overcome heartbreak, begin by accepting your emotions and increasing your self-care practices. Reflect on your attachment style, your needs in partnership, ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 16 min read
Attachment Theory
Psychiatrist Amir Levine's first book explored different types of attachment. In his follow-up, he explains how anyone can become more secure.
Summary of Theguardian · 14 min read
Relationship Psychology
One of the most enduring findings from Gottman research is that thriving relationships aren't defined by the absence of conflict. They are defined by the ...
Summary of Gottman · 15 min read
Modern Dating Culture
1. ChemRIZZtry (kem-rizz-tree) · 2. Curveball-crushing (kurv-bawl-kruh-shing) · 3. Love-loreing (luhv-lohr-ing) · 4. Truecasting (troo-kas-ting) · 5. StAtuS- ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 15 min read
Modern Dating Culture
You could do the weekly shop on your own, or you could turn it into the ultimate compatibility test by inviting a date along.
Summary of Theguardian · 15 min read
Modern Dating Culture
People often think that a relationship has run its course when it loses its special spark or when there's a dip in feelings of love and romance. Relationships.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 12 min read
Attachment Theory
Earned secure attachment develops through reflection and integration. Relational safety is the foundation of attachment repair.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 13 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
New research finds that profile photos matter most for the first swipe on dating apps. Attractiveness is subjective and flexible. A swipe starts the connection, ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 12 min read
Dating Apps & Technology
Americans might love the idea of dating, but most aren't doing it. Survey data suggest that 29 percent of men ages 25 to 35 have never gone on an actual "date." ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Relationship Psychology
a well-controlled 2024 study that found no evidence that partners need matching love languages to enjoy strong relationship satisfaction.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 10 min read
Modern Dating Culture
The gap between knowing the psychology of relationships and the actual skills of intimacy is growing. · It is far too easy to misuse psychology concepts to ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 12 min read
Breakups & Healing
One way to foster closure is by practicing self-validation. You are the expert on your own experience, and you don't need anyone else to agree or acknowledge it ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 12 min read
Breakups & Healing
Experts suggest seeking a counselor for help in planning the ground rules, setting clear expectations, especially for communication, and guiding partners back ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Attachment Theory
A secure attachment style is the predictor of emotional intelligence in adulthood. It means that you have empathy and insight and that you are accountable. You ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 13 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
When we set a boundary, we ask ourselves: How close and connected am I willing to be with this person who is unable or unwilling to meet my needs? If a person ...
Summary of Gottman · 12 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
6 tips for setting healthy boundaries with your smartphone · 1. Don't keep it on you. · 2. Monitor your usage. · 3. Set time limits. · 4. Practice mindfulness. · 5.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
3 Boundaries That Every Relationship Needs · 1. Saying No to Plans · 2. Refusing to Solve Other People's Emotional Problems · 3. Keeping Some Things Private.
Summary of Psychologytoday · 14 min read
Red Flags & Boundaries
Despite being fairly straightforward, setting boundaries is difficult in practice due to emotional forces. Setting boundaries is a sign of courage, ...
Summary of Psychologytoday · 16 min read