Do chores together for better relationship
(Medical Xpress)—You may have heard of couples that strive for exact equality when it comes to chores, i.e. I scrub a dish, you scrub a dish, I change a diaper, you change a diaper.
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Mar 21, 2013 |
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Anxiety about relationships may lower immunity, increase vulnerability to illness
Concerns and anxieties about one's close relationships appear to function as a chronic stressor that can compromise immunity, according to new research.
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Feb 11, 2013 |
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Lovers' hearts beat in sync, study says
(Medical Xpress)—When modern-day crooner Trey Songz sings, "Cause girl, my heart beats for you," in his romantic ballad, "Flatline," his lyrics could be telling a tale that's as much physiological as it ...
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Feb 11, 2013 |
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Extra-couple HIV transmission a major driver of Africa's HIV epidemic
New research suggests that heterosexual couples in long-term relationships who have sexual encounters outside their established partnership (extra-couple relationships) are one of the main drivers of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan ...
HIV & AIDS
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Expert suggests tried-and-true strategies to strengthen your relationship
What are you doing to keep your relationship alive? A University of Illinois study highlights the importance of five relationship maintenance strategies that couples can use to preserve or improve the quality of an intimate ...
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Jan 09, 2013 |
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The skills that make us a good partner make us a good parent
Being a good partner may make you a better parent, according to a new study. The same set of skills that we tap to be caring toward our partners is what we use to nurture our children, researchers found.
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Dec 07, 2012 |
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Research explores relationship-building program for male same-sex couples
(Medical Xpress)—University of Cincinnati research is examining the effectiveness of a relationship education program that was created to specifically address the needs of male same-sex couples. Details on the program and ...
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Nov 14, 2012 |
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Addressing relationship concerns early on key to happy marriage
(Medical Xpress)—Couples about to tie the knot shouldn't ignore any nagging doubts about getting married, warns a University of Alberta researcher.
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Nov 02, 2012 |
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Couple's therapy appears to decrease PTSD symptoms, improve relationship
Among couples in which one partner was diagnosed as having posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), participation in disorder-specific couple therapy resulted in decreased PTSD symptom severity and increased patient relationship ...
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Aug 14, 2012 |
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Study looks at what happens when roommates, partners have different levels of tolerance for housework left undone
(Medical Xpress) -- One area that can contribute to relational satisfaction between romantic partners or roommates can be division of household labor. Studies have shown that women traditionally do more in the household.
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Jul 24, 2012 |
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For gay couples, condom decision-making and condom use varies by race
Black gay couples tend to practice safe sex but don't talk about it, while white gay couples discuss safety but are less likely to use condoms, according to new findings presented at the 19th International AIDS Conference.
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Fatherly advice: Therapist helps first-time dads experience the joy of fatherhood
(Medical Xpress) -- The transition to fatherhood can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, journeys for dads today, says a Kansas State University marriage and family therapist.
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Jun 13, 2012 |
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Women happier in relationships when men feel their pain
Men like to know when their wife or girlfriend is happy while women really want the man in their life to know when they are upset, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
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Mar 05, 2012 |
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Passion pitfall: Research finds that rekindling a romance often extinguishes a couple's happiness
Before renewing romance with an ex, it may be better to move on to the next.
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Feb 21, 2012 |
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With optimal conversations, young couples experience less relationship stress, higher satisfaction: study
(Medical Xpress) -- The happiest young couples may be involved in a different kind of engagement. Young adults who easily engage in rewarding conversations with their partners are less likely to hold onto anger and stress ...
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