Dating

When young Americans use dating apps, political labels act as major dealbreakers. A new study in the European Sociological Review reveals that daters penalize opposing political views heavily, driven by assumed lifestyle clashes and fear of family disapproval.

A new psychological study of traditional and reversed-gender relationships reveals that when women hold dominant roles, they care less about a partner’s financial resources and place a much higher value on physical attractiveness.

Contrary to the idea that dating apps offer too many choices, new research suggests that seeing more profiles helps users find better matches. Having abundant options tends to increase an individual's desire to pursue a relationship.

A recent psychological experiment reveals that swiping on dating apps based on quick, intuitive gut feelings can actually lower your self-esteem and make you feel overwhelmed much faster than judging profiles based on concrete physical and personal traits.

Sexual arousal can make you blind to a polite rejection. New psychology research finds that arousal causes people to interpret mixed signals optimistically, only recognizing a partner's disinterest when the rejection is blunt and unmistakable.

Sharing controversial conspiracy theories in a dating app bio might make a profile seem unique, but research shows it usually results in fewer matches and harsher judgments from potential romantic partners.

As more women earn college degrees, marriage patterns are transforming across the globe. New demographic research disentangles whether a reversing educational gender gap or an overall boom in university attendance is driving these modern relationship shifts.

A recent study published in PNAS reveals that women’s preference for wealthier partners fades as they gain economic power. The findings suggest human romantic desires are highly flexible, adapting strategically to our financial environment.

New research suggests that using highly sexualized photos on dating apps can backfire. While revealing images might grab attention, they often reduce a person's appeal to users seeking a long-term relationship.

Scientists have found an association between honest, understanding breakups and feeling more energized afterward. While supportive communication doesn't reduce immediate sadness, it tends to coincide with a better overall outlook for everyone involved.

A new study suggests that your socioeconomic background influences what you look for in a romantic partner just as much as your biological sex. The findings show that human mating strategies adapt fluidly to our social environments.

Should you text immediately after a date, or wait three days? New research shows that playing hard to get completely backfires. To maximize your chances of a relationship, the optimal time to text is the next morning.

If your dating profile reads like a shopping list, you might be sabotaging your success. New psychological research reveals why listing your best qualities backfires, and how using simple storytelling can dramatically improve your chances of connection.

A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that an openness to sugar relationships relates to deeper psychological vulnerabilities. The findings indicate that early emotional wounds and poor coping skills shape transactional dating preferences.

A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that artificial intelligence could help men facing chronic singlehood. Researchers found that practicing romantic skills with a guided conversational program reduced feelings of loneliness and psychological distress.