Couples are most in love in Hungary, according to science
14 February 2023
People in romantic relationships in 45 countries were asked how strongly they agreed with statements such as “just seeing my partner excites me”
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I am planning my wife's woodland burial, but green funerals are costly
5 October 2022
My late wife was an environmentalist and wanted an eco-friendly funeral. I have seen to her wishes, but a woodland burial isn't possible for all those who would like one, writes Graham Lawton
Heart rates synchronise if two people get on well during first date
1 November 2021
A study of young heterosexual people on blind dates found that those who instantly felt sparks developed synchronised patterns of heart rates and palm sweating
Drugs may be able to fix our romantic lives when things go wrong
12 February 2020
Are we ready for real-life love potions? Book Love is the Drug explains how pills may affect everything from falling deeper in love to breaking up
A gene linked to alcohol habits may influence who you choose to marry
11 April 2019
People in a relationship tend to drink a similar amount, but it’s not clear why. Now it seems that a gene linked to alcohol use may shape our choice of partners
Unhappy Valentine’s: Why bad memories of your ex are so hard to shake
13 February 2019
As time passes, our memories of negative emotions normally fade faster than positive ones, helping us to move on. But this isn’t the case when it comes to exes
'Hey': short messages are the best dating site strategy, study says
8 August 2018
An analysis of online dating has found most users hit on people who are 25 per cent more attractive than them, and that shorter messages have better reply rates
Why chivalry remains attractive to some women despite being sexist
17 July 2018
Women tend to find male chivalry attractive even though they see it as a threat to fairness, according to a new study. Existing inequality may explain why
Valentine’s Day seems to cause a mini baby-boom 9 months later
14 February 2018
National Health Service data reveals that around Valentine’s Day there is a 5 per cent rise in the number of babies conceived in England
Oldest dog burial suggests prehistoric humans loved dogs as pets
8 February 2018
A dog that was buried with its owners 14,000 years ago was chronically ill throughout its life, yet its owners repeatedly nursed it back to health – suggesting a deep bond of friendship
