relationships

The Pursuit of Romantic Alternatives Disguised as Friends on Social Media

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The developing flames of interest in alternatives can smother the primary relationship.

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Do You Want to Connect With Others? Listen to Them

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Listening well to others makes them feel responded to and creates strong interpersonal bonds, which leads to a cornucopia of positive interpersonal outcomes.

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It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

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It can be so difficult to express what we want to say in language. So what’s the point of having language at all?

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Do Your Friendships Feel Different? Covid May Be to Blame

Public health measures aimed at slowing the spread of the pandemic, such as social distancing, have made it harder for some people to maintain friendships.

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Surviving Your Loss by Looking to Your Past

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Our memories can be a valuable resource, even during the most challenging times.

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Get Self-esteem With a Little Help From Your Friends (and Vice Versa)

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Did your childhood relationships shape your self-esteem today? And has your self-esteem shaped the relationships you have today?

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Having Cross-political Relationships Might Not Always Be Beneficial

Can simply having a cross-political partner or close friend improve your attitudes toward the opposite political group? Our studies show that it might not always be the case.

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Showing White People What It Means to Black People

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If White people want to have good interactions with Black people they should stop worrying so much about appearing prejudiced and instead focus on showing Black people respect by trying to get to know them.

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What Happens Over Time Between Self-esteem and Relationship Satisfaction?

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Does self-esteem predict relationship satisfaction and vice versa? That may depend on the length of time between when people are asked to report about them!

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How Do Vulnerable Neighborhoods Shape Radicals?

Can where you live predict your support for violence?

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