#Relationships

JJ Shavit

Why don't some people view the world the same way as others?

A phenomenon called naive realism may be the single most underappreciated source of conflict and distrust across individuals and groups

JJ Shavit

What transforms a first date into a long-term relationship?

Looking for a romantic relationship? You know how important that first date can be. What makes us attracted to some people, and not others.

JJ Shavit

This kind of flirting works best

Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?

JJ Shavit

Machine learning can predict if you'll leave your partner

Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze data on 2,038 married or cohabiting couples who participated in the GSEP Survey.

JJ Shavit

Romance over rivalry? New study shows if you would sleep with a fan of your rival team?

Few things in sports are better than a clash between two bitter rivals and what could be more satisfying than a win over a team you hate.

JJ Shavit

Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you

A new study finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.

Joshua Shavit

Do genetics control who our friends are?

Have you ever met someone you instantly liked, or at other times, someone who you knew immediately that you did not want to be friends with.

JJ Shavit

Meet XiaoIce the AI virtual boyfriend and girlfriend to 660 million people worldwide

After a painful break-up from a cheating ex, Beijing-based human resources manager Melissa was introduced to Xiaolce by a friend last year

JJ Shavit

Research points to why humans are less prone to help outsiders than within their group

A decade after scientists discovered that lab rats will rescue a fellow rat in distress, but not a rat they consider an outsider

JJ Shavit

Two-thirds of romantic couples start out as friends, study finds

Movies and television often show romance begin when two strangers meet. Real-life couples, however, are far more likely to begin as friends