Journal of Sex Research

Is a Crush Outside Your Relationship a Red Flag? A 2024 Study Explains

by
Is a Crush Outside Your Relationship a Red Flag? A 2024 Study Explains

Is a Crush Outside Your Relationship a Red Flag? A 2024 Study Explains Relationships face many challenges, from conflicts to fading intimacy, but what happens when you feel a spark for someone other than your partner? Is a crush a sign of infidelity, or just a normal part of human experience? A February 2024 study … Read more

Can Empathy Prevent Infidelity? Science Reveals a Surprising Strategy

by
Can Empathy Prevent Infidelity? Science Reveals a Surprising Strategy

Can Empathy Prevent Infidelity? Science Reveals a Surprising Strategy Infidelity can strain even the strongest relationships, driven by boredom, desire, or fleeting temptation. A 2022 study from Reichman University, published in Journal of Sex Research, suggests that adopting your partner’s perspective reduces attraction to others, fostering commitment. Led by psychology professor Gurit Birnbaum, the research … Read more