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Many Christmas-themed movies centre around single people searching for love. But many people are increasingly happy being single and in no rush to find a partner.
Our own family Christmas’s can be minefields but going to someone else’s can be equally challenging. Here are some tips on navigating someone else’s family holidays
Autistic people are not only more likely to feel lonely but are also more likely to experience it more acutely than non-autistic people according to new research.
Group chats can be places of joy, solidarity and refuge. But they can also be a huge time-suck, and create feelings of anxiety and worry.
Researchers are interested in whether who you’re communicating with and how you’re interacting affect how likely you are to lie.
Long-distance relationships are hard but there are ways to make your connection stronger.
The #DatingStoryTime hashtag has transformed into a virtual stage where users narrate their dating experiences, a colourful tapestry of narratives that mirrors the complexities of modern romance.
Genuine love holds immeasurable value, yet discovering it can pose challenges — and come with a significant price tag.
While a friends with benefits arrangement has its risks, research has shown it can empower young people to express their sexuality.
Cecilia Rabess’s controversial debut novel explores race, politics and love in the time of Trump.
Forming study groups and reaching out to professors can greatly improve a first-year student’s chances for success.
Despite greater gender equality, some women still prefer traditional gender roles in heterosexual relationships. We set out to discover why.
Sexual challenges during pregnancy and postpartum are common, but couples often don’t know what to expect when it comes to their sex lives during this time. The good news is that information helps.
The purpose of creating, understanding and respecting boundaries is to ensure one’s mental health and wellbeing are protected. Used well, they can keep relationships healthy and safe.
An expert explains what to do if you find images of yourself online.
Sometimes you have to let your friends know when they’ve made a bad choice in life but there’s a way to go about it.
Weddings have become increasingly curated: everything from the shoes to the table runners are perfectly themed and colour-co-ordinated. It is emblematic of our cultural obsession with perfection.
The TikTok beige flag refers to the odd quirks your partner may have – which bother you, but you are also willing to accept – and you probably have one yourself.
How you tell the story of a momentous event can help you make sense of what happened. Research finds new moms’ and dads’ narratives around childbirth held clues about their transition to parenthood.
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Professor of Psychology, Monmouth University
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Professor in Social Psychology / Relationship Science, Deakin University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland and Senior Lecturer, RMIT University
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PhD student, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, Podcast at MissPerceived, The University of Melbourne
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Sex and Relationship Therapist, Lecturer, University of Westminster
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British Academy postdoctoral fellow, University of Warwick
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales
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Emeritus Professor in Social Policy, University of Bradford
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Professor of Sociology, Queensland University of Technology
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Reader in Education with Psychology and Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath
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Postdoctoral research fellow in social psychology, University of Aberdeen
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Scientia Professor of Evolutionary Ecology; Academic Lead of UNSW's Grand Challenges Program, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
