Couples psychology, one study at a time
Crushes, fights and date nights. Each Short is one real study. Tap a cover to watch.
Holding Hands Psychology
How to React to Good News
Rose Tinted Glasses in Love
Only seeing their good side? Your friends think you've lost it.
Eye Contact Experiment
You looked away first. Again.
Gottman Bids for Connection
They said look at this. You said mm and didn't look up.
Study: Driver and Gottman, 2004
Date Night Ideas for Couples, Tested in a Lab With Velcro
Same show every Friday? A lab tried Velcro instead.
Study: Aron and colleagues, 2000
Shaky Bridge Experiment
Wobbly bridge, and suddenly the stranger looks really cute.
Study: Dutton and Aron, 1974
Why Couples Fight After a Bad Night's Sleep
You slept four hours, and now your partner wants to talk.
Study: Gordon and Chen, 2014