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21 Apr 2026

How a Couple's Relationship Shapes Dementia Care

New research finds that caring for a spouse with dementia is affected by the couple's relationship. Different attachment styles link to caregivers' mental and physical health and suggest support should be personalized.

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8 Apr 2026

How narcissism affects romantic relationships

New research followed over 5,000 couples for up to six years to study narcissism in relationships. It found that narcissistic rivalry links to lower satisfaction for both partners, while narcissistic admiration showed no clear effect.

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13 Feb 2026

AI and Human Connection

AI is changing how people look for emotional connection. A psychology professor says real love needs give and take. Chatbots can provide quick comfort, but they may not replace human care and reciprocity.

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12 Feb 2026

How Couples' Views of Money Affect Happiness

A University of Georgia study found that couples who see each other as savers report higher marital happiness and better financial well-being. Perceptions often mattered more than objective financial facts, and talking about money helped.

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12 Feb 2026

How romantic films shape relationship expectations

Virginia Tech experts say romantic movies—from childhood fairy tales to Hallmark-style films—can shape what people expect from real relationships. They warn these films often show idealised love and may omit real-life difficulties and diversity.

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2 Feb 2026

How Long-Term Singlehood Affects Young Adults

A study tracked more than 17,000 young people in Germany and the UK from ages 16 to 29. It found that long periods of singlehood are linked to falling life satisfaction and rising loneliness, while starting a first relationship improves well-being.

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8 Dec 2025

Shared purchases cause more anxiety

A study finds people feel more anxious when they buy items to share with others than when they buy for themselves or as a gift. The research asked participants to imagine or make different shopping choices.

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28 Nov 2025

Mindfulness helps couples under financial stress

A University of Georgia study of over 400 couples with children found that higher mindfulness links to greater confidence the relationship will survive stress. Mindfulness also related to better relationship quality and stronger co-parenting.

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