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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Romance on TV Ruining My Chances for a Relationship?

Television romance depicts the initial spark of attraction but omits the sustained investment and effort required for lasting, healthy relationships.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Excruciating but worth it: How a decades-old cult dating book helped me find love

A seven-week self-help workbook guides single people through exercises to attract romantic partners by addressing mindset, availability, and relationship readiness.
#dating
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Relationships

An Enduring Assumption About Love

Stated preferences rarely determine romantic outcomes; chemistry, timing, shared experiences, and gradual emotional development predict lasting relationships more than declared "types."
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago
Relationships

Dear James: Where's the Romantic Spark?

A 26-year-old intentionally dating seeks a lasting, committed relationship but repeatedly fails to feel romantic sparks despite being open-minded and ready to commit.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Myths About Attraction to Forget Before Valentine's Day

Personality similarity, physiological synchrony, and shared traits strongly predict romantic attraction, refuting the 'opposites attract' idea.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Love at First Sight?

Recent advances in neuroscience indicate that the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex plays a central role in rapidly evaluating potential romantic partners, often without conscious awareness. Key findings show that specific regions within this cortex are responsible for making swift assessments, and these neural patterns can reliably predict whether someone will express romantic interest or decide to pursue further interaction after just a brief encounter.
Psychology
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Modern Morals: I'm having intense romantic feelings for my therapist - should I tell him how I feel?

I've been attracted to him from the start, but now I don't know how to separate my feelings from our weekly sessions
Mental health
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