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A box of thoughts about love and marriage
The Seattle Times: As Valentine’s Day treats, little bits of insight can be satisfying without being fattening like, say, chocolate truffles. I’ve gathered a box of thoughts, mostly from recent research, for you to chew
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Trying to Hold Down Blue Language on a Red-Letter Day
The New York Times: It’s shaping up to be a darn nice Valentine’s Day in here in Mobile county. An optimistic band of middle school students hopes that for just one day no one in
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Talk like your sweetie? What that says about your relationship
The Today Show: It was around the time when Emily Taffel-Schaper accidentally called her mom “dude” when she realized: She was starting to talk exactly like her now-husband, Fritz Schaper. “Sometimes I even notice myself
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Language Style Predicts Romantic Chemistry
Discovery News: Language style affects long-term relationship strength and the compatibility of existing and would-be couples, suggests a new study. Led by researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, the study — featured in the
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The Language of Young Love: The Ways Couples Talk Can Predict Relationship Success
We know that people tend to be attracted to, date, and marry other people who resemble themselves in terms of personality, values, and physical appearance. However, these features only skim the surface of what makes
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Dire Messages About Global Warming Can Backfire, Study Shows
Scientists and environmental advocates may have more success convincing people about the dangers of global warming if they communicate those risks in less apocalyptic ways, research suggests.
