"Portia polygamy" is a term that's not often heard, so let's explore its meaning a bit more.

Portia polygamy describes the pattern of engaging in multiple, successive marriages.

The name evokes the idea of a series of marital relationships, much like the character Portia in Shakespeare's play, who navigates various complex relationships, albeit without multiple marriages.

The University of Chicago's magnum opus, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science halls, unveils a truth that defies conventional wisdom.

Couples who meet online are happier and less likely to part ways—a testament to the transformative power of pixels and algorithms.

Why does online dating lead to better marriages?

Human attention is incredibly valuable, and is intended… well, for other humans.

Bestowing attention takes energy.

When you subordinate your attention to your digital devices you are choosing pixels over the partner sitting next to you…

It’s a global problem…

The impact of our closest relationships on our physical health is significant, with both positive and negative experiences playing crucial roles.

Research indicates that folks who experience more negative interactions and hold more negative perceptions about their closest relationships tend to have worse physical health outcomes.

This includes higher stress levels, increased blood pressure reactivity (a sign of poor health), and greater difficulties coping with daily challenges.

Research suggests that our goals in life evolve alongside our personalities.

A common trend observed between 18 and 40 is a shift towards greater agreeableness and conscientiousness.

Agreeable humans are characterized by their friendliness, warmth, and tactfulness, often prioritizing others' feelings.

Conversely, conscientious folks exhibit self-discipline and strive for achievement.

Narcissists are often characterized by their inability to accept criticism gracefully, often reacting aggressively to negative feedback.

However, recent research suggests that as these folks age, their narcissistic tendencies tend to decrease…

Passive Aggression is incredibly annoying in intimate relationships.

With effort, a passive-aggressive personality disorder can learn to engage more directly.

But it is a team effort. You both can change how you respond to each other. It will take some work.

Here are some suggestions that are both sensible and specific…

Financial infidelity vs. financial intimacy?

Why is money such as flash point for couples these days?

Many researchers have focused on how to strengthen marriages after retirement, as the notion of retirement has profoundly changed over the last 50 years.

For starters, researchers noticed that couples were living longer. The phenomena of any given marriage experiencing a spouse's retirement was no longer a novelty… Let’s jump in…

There is a new, special lifestyle for older couples who can afford it… it’s called living apart… together. In this post, I’ll be describing the research, but in an upcoming post, I’ll discuss whether or not this lifestyle may help neurodiverse couples as well…

Mary Harrington, a British writer and commentator, has provided insightful perspectives on male-female dynamics, particularly within the context of contemporary Western society.

Her ideas often revolve around the intersection of biology, culture, and power dynamics.

While she doesn't have a singular, comprehensive work dedicated solely to this topic, her articles, essays, and interviews offer nuanced insights into her views...

Breakups suck, right? But fear not, fellow heartbroken comrades, because science has a sneaky little trick up its sleeve to ease the sting of romantic rejection: the placebo effect.

Yep, you heard that right. Turns out, believing in something… anything, really…. can be the ultimate heartache healer…