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Most long-term singles stay satisfied with their lives over 11 years, study finds #Science #SocialScience #longtermsingles #lifesatisfaction #unpartneredlife #relationshipresearch #singlebuthappy

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Most long-term singles stay satisfied with their lives over 11 years, study finds
Are people who stay single doomed to unhappiness? An 11-year study of German singles suggests not: about 90 percent maintained relatively high life satisfaction, even though their sex lives, desire for a partner, and feelings about being single varied widely.
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October 11, 2026 at 10:49 AM
jodiekpaterson.bsky.social
Recruitment is now open for the final study of my PhD! I'm looking for some lovely couples to chat to about their experiences during the pandemic and beyond.

Sign up here 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/R601HzBZBW

Please share widely✌️

#phdresearch #qualitativeresearch #relationshipresearch #phd
A recruitment poster for a PhD research project. The background is a photo of orange flowers. Text in pink and dark green in a white box reads the following: "Couples wanted for PhD research project. Were you and your partner together throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? We would love to talk to you both! Couples wanted to discuss their experiences of the pandemic and beyond in a friendly conversation with a PhF researcher. Participating couples will each have a joint interview lasting approximately 1-2 hours at a time, date and location of your choosing (either online or at NTU campus), and provide a selection of photographs to share and discuss. Participating couples will receive up to £50 in vouchers as thanks. To qualify for this research you must both be over the age of 18, have been in the same, monogamous relationship for 6-15 years, and we're living in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. To register your interest and for more info, email jodie.paterson@ntu.ac.uk, or follow this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/R601HzBZBW"
July 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
frncfr.bsky.social
Read about romantic relationships in the newest issue of Family Relations: tinyurl.com/FR-Apr2026

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #RelationshipResearch
May 20, 2026 at 7:43 PM
ecstaticlifepath.bsky.social
Join me online on Sunday, Jan. 12, at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT for a free community chat hosted by the Body Electric School! I’ll share insights from my PhD journey and research on sacred intimacy. 💡✨

bodyelectric.org/onl...

#bodyelectric #SacredIntimacy #SpiritualConnection #RelationshipResearch
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December 8, 2024 at 3:45 PM
perrelationships.bsky.social
...being told other people's secrets may take time before becoming a reliable friendship cue (Bedrov & Gable, 2024). Read it here: doi.org/10.1111/pere... #sharingsecrets #friendship #relationshipresearch
#IARR
Just between us…: The role of sharing and receiving secrets in friendship across time
Secrets are prominent in close relationships. Most research has examined people's general tendencies to share secrets or single instances of secret-keeping or secret-sharing. These methods limit what....
doi.org
September 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
earthdotcom.bsky.social
Who is happier being single – men or women?: Discover how social, emotional, and financial factors shape the single experience for both men and women in different ways.

#HappinessStudy #SingleLife #GenderDifferences #RelationshipResearch #MentalWellbeing #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
Who is happier - single men or single women? You may be surprised
Discover how social, emotional, and financial factors shape the single experience for both men and women in different ways.
www.earth.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
drcompton.bsky.social
#MorningReads Authors examine CNM challenges and benefits, highlighting how those involved grow in connecting with themselves, others, and their cultural environment bc of #CNM. #RelationshipResearch
Distributed Intimacies: Growing Capacities in Consensual Non-monogamy - Sexuality & Culture
Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) continues to grow in both visibility and practice but despite this, research demonstrates that mainstream approval of the lifestyle has not kept pace. Thus, CNM is still ...
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May 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
drcompton.bsky.social
Moving beyond monogamous norms & broad CNM labels (like 'polyamory' or 'swinging'), paper argues for focusing on specific CNM practices and their variations. It's time to embrace the nuance of how relationships truly work! 🌟 #CNM #RelationshipResearch
via Jennifer Arter & Sacha Bunge
What Does “Primary” Mean? A Qualitative Investigation of Hierarchies in Consensually Nonmonogamous Relationships - Sexuality & Culture
In research on consensual nonmonogamy (CNM), there have been calls both to move away from assumptions about relationships that are based on monogamous norms, and to move away from examining broad “typ...
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January 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
jmfncfr.bsky.social
The June issue of JMF features articles on different paths to family formation and parenthood: tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #RelationshipResearch #ParentingResearch #OpenAccess
June 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
jmfncfr.bsky.social
Open-access articles on partnered relationships are part of our excellent February JMF issue: tinyurl.com/JMF-Feb2026

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #RelationshipScience #RelationshipResearch #OpenAccess
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
jmfncfr.bsky.social
The June Journal of Marriage and Family is available now, with most articles #OpenAccess! bit.ly/4jMwd9L Topics include motherhood, fatherhood, separation and divorce, family policy, and much more. #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #RelationshipResearch #ParentingResearch
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June 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
factfactory.bsky.social
🔬 Women are 'less forgiving' towards unattractive men than attractive men, according to research.

What factors influence forgiveness in relationships?

#ForgivenessFactors #RelationshipResearch
April 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM