Many families have unique holiday traditions: The family that fills each other�s Christmas stockings exclusively with giveaway stuff from work1 The grandmother who organizes an annual Hanukkah talent show featuring…
The holiday countdown was in full swing. The students in Miss Mitchell's third grade class were buzzing with uncontainable excitement as the idea of festivities and presents drew near1. But…
You open your inbox and see the email. *** Dec 3 from Social Committee, bcc: me Subject: It�s time for the office holiday party! Are you ready? *** Well, are…
We say we that we love our romantic partner, our children, and our friends. But, as anyone who has loved all three knows, these relationships are very different. Do they…
Unlike most other members of the animal kingdom, humans don�t have defined mating seasons. Other animals typically mate during the time of year that maximizes the survival of their offspring.…
Once you�ve found someone you love, how should you show your affection? A kiss? A poem? A blueberry scone? This question is explored in Gary Chapman�s best-seller The Five Love…
For years, the common wisdom has been that long-distance relationships are painful and unlikely to succeed. But a growing body of research shows that not only do long-distance partners suffer…
Who is usually quicker to say �I love you� in heterosexual relationships: men, or women? Which do you think is happiest to hear it? If you�re like most people, you…
From Christmas and Hanukkah to Valentine�s Day, from birthdays to wedding anniversaries, giving gifts is an ancient and important human ritual, central to building social connections and fostering interpersonal closeness…
It's widely believed that birth order has a powerful effect on personality. Firstborns are leaders, assertive and commanding, like George W. Bush, Winston Churchill, and both Bill and Hillary Clinton.…