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The function of marriage in modern society is being closely reexamined now, as people wait longer to tie the knot, household gender dynamics tip toward more female breadwinners and a rising proportion of babies are born beyond the bounds of wedlock.
This marital shakeup has given rise to the “semimarriage,” writes Pamela Haag in her book “Marriage Confidential“.
Dating Science: Who Pays on the First Date?
by Cristen Conger | April 21, 2011
Heterosexual dating customs say the guy should be ready to whip out the wallet on the first date, but isn’t that a little antiquated? Perhaps, but a 2007 Salon interview with famed anthropologist Helen Fisher indicates that heteros might be biologically “hard-wired” for this fiscal arrangement, rather than just tethered to outmoded courting rituals.
A study in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (via Eric Barker) has given a whole new meaning to “Strange Magic” by Electric Light Orchestra (aka ELO, aka One of the Greatest Bands in the Musical Universe). According to this research, it makes perfect sense that ELO lead singer Jeff Lynne would go on [...]
Special days abound in a couple’s relationship. There are birthdays, anniversaries, official and unofficial holidays all offering the perfect excuse to spoil the one you love, even if just a little. But Valentine’s Day holds special significance for many. As the (arguably) most romantic holiday of the year, it’s the time many of us are most challenged to come up with the perfect present. Need some hints to point you in the right direction?
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Sans Dining Out
by Jessika Toothman | February 8, 2011
Dinner on the town is a common way to kick off Valentine’s Day festivities, but it’s certainly not a necessary activity for the night. There are lots of other romantic angles a couple can corner in order to have a romantic evening. Find out more about them in this blog post.
Guys, if you’re single and having anxiety attacks about spending Valentine’s Day alone, then do I have some sexy science advice for you! To pique a woman’s interest, you don’t need to wear your heart on your sleeve and make a grand romantic gesture. Instead, just ask her to hang out in a casual enough setting that she won’t be able to decipher whether it’s a date or not. In other words, play hard to get because according to a new study in Psychological Science, women like guys who are indifferent toward them (which explains so much and so little at the same time.)
Ask your grandparents or great grandparents how they met each other, there’s a good chance family was involved. In the early 20th century, couples met most often through family members, which provided a vetting process before the dawn of modern-day dating. Once people started going on a-courtin’ outside the home, friends became more involved as matchmakers, and the family’s role diminished. But today, friends are getting elbowed out from introducing romantic hopefuls by the ultimate meta matchmaker: the Internet.
Are you an average Joe hoping to woo a lovely lady just in time for Halloween couples’ costumes? Good news. You don’t have to be a hunk to attract the apple of your eye around Halloween because you have the perfect seasonal entertainment at your disposal.
Dating Science: Do Feminists Make for Better Girlfriends?
by Cristen Conger | September 29, 2010
You know what’s a fun topic to bring up on a first date with a guy? Feminism. Once you get hard-lined religious and political beliefs out of the way (preferably in the car, on the way to date destination or maybe during the appetizer if you must wait that long), I highly recommend you toss out a couple of Betty Friedan or bell hooks quotes, and see if the gent picks up on it and responds with an appropriate Simone de Beauvoir reference.
Awkward silences — not gonna happen, guaranteed.
A sociological study from the University of Iowa (via Feministing) found a correlation between relationship quality and when two people decide to seal the deal that might seem less than earth-shattering at first glance. Sexual relationships based on casual “hookups” or friends-with-benefits scenario are more likely to suffer a fast-burning flame than couples who decide to hold off on the horizontal tango. But that doesn’t mean hookups can’t evolve into steadier relationships…
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