Do you find yourself often doubting if your best friend, significant other, or parent will be sufficiently supportive and care about you? Do you believe […] Read More
Dear Researcher, I’ve observed that my friends and I use social media in quite different ways. While some of us look virtually distant and prefer […] Read More
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We’ve all experienced conversations with someone who appears disengaged—whether they’re glancing over your shoulder, fixated on their phone, or responding with the generic “that’s crazy.” […] Read More
Closeness. A single word with countless definitions and dimensions. Most generally, closeness refers to the degree of interdependence between partners in a relationship. This widely […] Read More
Research suggests that when men are psychologically distant from women — which was tested by reading and responding to a hypothetical scenario — they show […] Read More
Are you the type of guy who can just walk up to a beautiful girl at the bar and ask to buy her a drink? […] Read More
We’ve all heard the age-old advice: play hard to get. It’s a classic romantic trope, but is it actually an effective tactic in the game […] Read More
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