PDF Version. Novels, movies, and real-life experiences remind us of numerous instances of how men and women fall in love with each other in the time of diversity and the challenges they encounter. Experiencing adversity can make people fall in … Continue reading
The Animals That Are Capable of Love
PDF version Are humans the only social animals capable of loving others? Are other animals incapable of love? Or are there any other animals who have the capacity for love? Studies of the biological evolution of love bring many questions … Continue reading
Altruistic Behavior Is a Good Way to Begin a Relationship
PDF Version. Altruistic behavior can be an excellent way to initiate a romantic relationship with a person you are interested in. Such expressions of altruism, altruistic gestures, and actions communicate several traits that men and women wish to see in … Continue reading
Why Bad Guys in Movies Captivate Women’s Romantic Interests
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
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
A Tribute to Ellen Berscheid, a Prominent Researcher in the Social Psychology of Love and Relationship
PDF Version. With profound sadness, the Institute of Love Studies shares news that Ellen Berscheid, an American social psychologist and one of the pioneering figures in the studies of love and interpersonal relationships, passed away on May 22, 2025. Ellen … Continue reading
How Prevalent Are Polygamous Relationships in the Modern World?
PDF Version. What is polygamy, and how prevalent are these marital practices around the world? Let’s consider the facts about polygamous relationships in various societies and cultures. How common are polygamous relationships around the world? What Is Polygamy and What … Continue reading
Polygamy and Polyamory: How Do Partners Feel in Such Relationships?
PDF Version. What is polygamy, and what is polyamory? And how do people feel about being in polygamous and polyamorous relationships in modern-day societies, cultures, and subcultures? Let’s consider what these types of relationships are, how they are similar, and … Continue reading
The Emotional Challenges of Being in Polygamous Relationships
PDF Version. What are polygamous relationships? What do spouses think, and how do they feel about this relationship? Do they like being in such a relationship, or do they not? The concept of polygamy refers to polygamous relationships—the practice of … Continue reading
Love and Family Relationships: Proceedings of the 2nd Conference on Love Studies, 14-16 March 2025
Authors: Judit Balatonyi, Mukta Sharangpani, Sameer Patankar PDF Version. The purpose of this international conference was to promote diversity in love studies across various areas of research-based knowledge and cultures. It also aimed to emphasize the significance of international collaboration … Continue reading