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Chemistry Class: The Science Of Desire

Who can really explain what makes someone attracted to another person? What makes two people really click? Well, sexed-up scientists are finding some interesting answers.

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It’s no secret that people act all sorts of crazy when they’re hungry (why else would those “Sorry for what I said when I was hungry” t-shirts exist?), and new research found that we fight more–especially with our partners–if our bellies are empty.

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Twitter: ruining relationships 140 characters at a time. That may sound dramatic, but a new study from the University of Missouri School of Journalism suggests that active Twitter use can lead to conflict, infidelity and divorce among couples.

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How Couples’ Sleeping Habits Could Affect Their Relationship

My husband and I go to bed late. We’re oriented toward nightness, as sleep experts call it. Like most couples, we have had to make myriad life adjustments–getting to know the in-laws, juggling career demands and living through home renos–yet our our insomnolence has remained a constant issue.

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Is Your Happy Marriage Making You Heavier?

Why is it that all of the things we love make us gain weight? French fries, deep-fried chicken wings and a blissful marriage… wait, what? According to a study out of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, the happier you are with your marriage, the more likely you are to pack on the pounds.

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Love Don’t Cost A Thing, Right?

J. Lo might insist otherwise, but according to a new study conducted by RateSupermarket.ca, love does in fact cost a thing–and we’re not talking about bruised hearts or the prized vinyl collection that an ex borrowed and never returned.

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Can Your Name Predict If You’ll Be A Good Spouse?

A recent study revealed the top 10 names associated with being a good husband or wife. The cheeky study polled 2,000 adults on the qualities associated with common first names based on the participants’ experiences with their partners, as well as those of their peers.

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What Every Couple Needs To Know About Arguing

Nobody enjoys arguing with their spouse, but beyond being a nuisance that leads to raised voices and hurt feelings, new research suggests that marital conflict is a risk factor for poor health.

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The Highs & Lows Of Workplace Dating

I came into work last week to see a group of co-workers huddled around each other, sniggering about what celebrity couple name we were going to give our co-workers who just came clean about dating.

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Could Sleeping Apart Improve Your Relationship?

Along with sharing finances and household chores, sharing a bed is common practice for most couples. But new research conducted at Ryerson University suggests that sleeping apart can lead to a better night’s rest.

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