Polyamory Appears to Be a New Form of Love

PDF version. There is some evidence that polyamory appears to be a novel alternative to traditional monogamous romantic love. Polyamory is on the rise in many modern societies. Why so? Let’s consider what Americans think about polyamory and polygamy. What … Continue reading

How Our Perception Tricks Us When We Are in Love

PDF version. How can we know if someone loves us or at least finds us attractive? There are certain verbal and non-verbal expressions and behaviors that we recognize as mutual attraction (Karandashev, 2024). However, our perception when we are in … Continue reading

Attitudes toward Cleanliness and Wastefulness in Bicultural Marriages in Japan

PDF version. Couples in bicultural marriages face numerous challenges when trying to sustain love. Some practical issues, such as attitudes toward cleanliness and wastefulness, can play a very important role in bicultural marriages in Japan. In one of my previous … Continue reading

How Sensitivity and Humility Work in Bicultural Marriages in Japan

PDF version. Intercultural partners encounter numerous challenges when attempting to find and maintain love in a bicultural marriage. For example, culturally specific attitudes towards sensitivity and humility are crucial in bicultural marriages in Japan. In one of the previous articles, … Continue reading

Can Touch and Intimacy Sustain Love in Bicultural Marriages in Japan?

PDF version. In bicultural marriages, intercultural partners face numerous obstacles when trying to establish and maintain love. For example, culturally specific attitudes towards touch and intimacy are important to sustain love in bicultural marriages in Japan. I went over the … Continue reading