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Are parents happier? Dads may be, but not moms, singles
USA Today: Are parents happier than people without kids? The conventional wisdom would say kids bring parental joy, but in past research, childless people have reported greater well-being. Now, new research in the journal Psychological
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Darwin Was Wrong About Dating
The New York Times: A couple of evolutionary psychologists recently published a book about human sexual behavior in prehistory called “Sex at Dawn.” Upon hearing of the project, one colleague, dubious that a modern scholar
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Facebook updates may stave off loneliness, even if no one ‘likes’ you, study finds
The Washington Post: Scientists have found clues to what compels people to constantly update their Facebook status. College students who posted more status updates than they normally did felt less lonely over the course of
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A Million First Dates
The Atlantic: Psychologists who study relationships say that three ingredients generally determine the strength of commitment: overall satisfaction with the relationship; the investment one has put into it (time and effort, shared experiences and emotions
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When I was your age…: Or, what is it with kids these days?
Scientific American: When I was your age, children knew to respect their parents. We didn’t give anyone any lip. We owned up to our responsibilities. We took advantage of our opportunities. We knew what was what.
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This Was Supposed to Be My Column for New Year’s Day
The New York Times: For the past 5 years, or maybe it’s more like 10, I’ve been meaning to publish a New Year’s Day column offering a bold resolution for the coming year: “The Power
