Othello syndrome: Woman’s rare stroke leads to psychotic delusions of infidelity
After suffering a rare type of stroke, a woman with no psychiatric history became convinced her husband was cheating. This case reveals how brain damage can trigger Othello syndrome, a form of delusional jealousy with potentially violent consequences.
7 subtle signs you are being love bombed—and how to slow things down before you get hurt
Is it true love or love bombing? Here’s how to spot the difference.
Not bothered by celebrity infidelity? This psychological trait might be why
The online shaming of unfaithful celebrities is a modern spectacle, but why do some join in while others don't? Researchers exploring this puzzle found a key predictor: a belief in a just world, which unexpectedly dampens outrage and blame.
New research suggests interparental conflict can spill over into a mother’s parenting style
A new study shows that when mothers experience hostile conflict with their partner, they may feel less emotionally secure—an effect that predicts harsher discipline toward their children. Fathers showed no similar pattern in parenting behavior.
What is the most attractive body fat percentage for men? New research offers an answer
What makes a man’s body attractive? A new international study explored this question using body scans and evolutionary models—testing which physical traits matter most. The results challenge some popular assumptions about leanness, muscle, and what people really prefer.
Ghosting and ‘breadcrumbing’: the psychological impact of our bad behaviour on dating apps
Dating apps are less forest than a maze, where users encounter lying wolves, breadcrumb trails and sudden ghosting. Research reveals that deception, sporadic interest and abrupt disappearances are common, underscoring the need for honest communication and friendship before romance blooms.
Love addiction linked to memory and attention problems
Obsessive romantic attachment may be more than an emotional burden—it could also impair your thinking. A new study reveals that love addiction, especially when fueled by anxiety and social media use, is linked to memory problems and daily cognitive failures.
Openness to sugar relationships tied to short-term mating, not life history strategy
Sugar relationships may be more about sexual attitudes than survival strategies. A new study shows people drawn to these arrangements tend to favor short-term mating, while early-life unpredictability plays only a small role—especially for men.
Similarity in long‑term romantic couples probably matters less than we think
Despite common belief that couples must be alike, a review of 339 studies finds little evidence that actual similarity predicts lasting relationship satisfaction.
Attachment anxiety might explain how early trauma shapes emotions during sexual disagreements
Individuals with greater childhood trauma experienced and expressed fewer positive emotions—and more negative ones—during sexual disagreements. The link was largely explained by attachment anxiety, a fear-based relationship pattern formed early in life
Online camming can help men feel more comfortable in their own skin, study suggests
A recent study highlights how adult webcam platforms can foster body positivity for men. By allowing connections with performers and exposure to diverse body types, the research suggests that these digital spaces can play a role in building confidence and...
How people end romantic relationships: New study pinpoints three common break up strategies
How do people end intimate relationships? Researchers have identified 45 ways people break up, grouped into nine tactics and three overarching strategies.
Maximization style and social media addiction linked to relationship obsessive compulsive disorder
Researchers have identified connections between obsessive thoughts about relationships, emotional closeness, and habits like social media addiction and striving for perfection. The findings highlight risk factors that can deepen doubt and tension in romantic connections, especially when conflict is present.
Romantic breakups follow a two-stage decline that begins years before the split, study finds
A new study shows that romantic relationships often begin to unravel one to two years before they officially end. Researchers found a two-phase pattern of decline in satisfaction that could help identify when relationships are heading for a breakup.
Rare post-orgasm illness causes days-long flu-like symptoms, but research into its cause remains limited
Post-orgasmic illness syndrome, a rare condition causing days of fatigue and flu-like symptoms after ejaculation, remains poorly understood. A new review examines the latest research on its causes, mental health effects, and often inconsistent treatment approaches.
