PDF Version. Popular cultures of the classic and modern literatures have always been fascinated with the characters that one could call “bad guys.” These characters captivated the attention and even attraction of women and men. In women, such “bad guys” … Continue reading
Category Archives: communication of emotions
Does Intelligence Matter in Love Relationships?
PDF Version. Do smart people better manage their romantic relationships? Researchers showed that general intelligence and specific cognitive abilities lead to better skills in navigating romantic relationships as well as mitigating undesirable relationship problems, such as infidelity and partner-directed violence. … Continue reading
‘Strangers’ When Reuniting after Living Apart Together Transnationally
PDF Version. In recent years, the global job market and migration have made many partners live apart together, even transnationally. They often opt to live apart and reside in different countries to manage careers and the restrictions that immigration status … Continue reading
Milk Jug Symbolizes Love among the Turkana People
PDF version A milk jug is an object with an evident utilitarian function—consumption. However, the Turkana women cherish the milk jug as an aesthetic object. What is so special about milk and the milk jug? The Multivocality of Symbols Symbols … Continue reading
A New Study Reveals the Best Ways to Indicate Romantic Commitment Online
PDF version. How do you know that your partner is committed to your relationship based on social media communication? Research findings indicate that the strongest signs of romantic commitment on social media are actions that deliberately oppose engaging with appealing … 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 to Better Communicate with Your Dating Partner in the Digital Era: Should You Text or Talk?
PDF version. In modern digital life, romantic partners have different means and possibilities to communicate. In their relationships, they can talk to each other in person or just communicate by exchanging text messages. It can be hard to decide whether … Continue reading
What The Stories Teach Us About Cultural Experiences in Emotions
How do we love him or her? How do we hate them, and why? Over years of research, scientists have discovered an abundance of knowledge and findings that show how certain situations, contexts, and behaviors elicit specific emotions, such as … Continue reading
What Love Languages Are and Whether We Should Know Them
Over 30 years ago, Baptist pastor Gary Chapman introduced a theory of love languages, suggesting five typical ways people express and perceive love. His book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” has become very popular since … Continue reading