The State of Our Unions

Relationships

Gregory Matos PsyD on October 21, 2024

Breakups are hard and tend to be avoided. If your core needs are not being met, separation is a choice. You can do it better.

Friends

Why So Many Men Struggle to Make Friends

Gregory Matos PsyD on September 8, 2024

Many won't even text "What are you up to?"

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Dating

Gregory Matos PsyD on August 16, 2024

The future of dating and artificial intelligence.

Marriage

The Power of Commitment

Gregory Matos PsyD on July 18, 2024

Thinking about moving together? Research suggests a lot of upside for financially independent adults in the U.S. Discover the latest trends.

Relationships

6 Signs That You're With the Right Partner

Gregory Matos PsyD on June 27, 2024

6. You both feel chosen.

Relationships

Romantic Relationships in the TikTok and Instagram Era

Gregory Matos PsyD on May 28, 2024

Six modern love strategies for those who use Instagram or TikTok for more than an hour a day (and for those who love them).

Mating

Financial Freedom and the Shifting Expectations of Women

Gregory Matos PsyD on April 30, 2024

While dating, research suggests that we should discuss the sharing of finances at the beginning of our relationships.

Relationships

A Couples Psychologist's Take on Weight Loss and Relationships

Gregory Matos PsyD on March 25, 2024

Even with new weight loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, addressing relationship culture around weight loss is key. Start with this 10-point plan for a healthy romance.

Forgiveness

The Anatomy of an Apology

Gregory Matos PsyD on February 29, 2024

Discover the key ingredients to apologizing both in the moment and after a regrettable incident or fight.

Mating

3 Ways Daters Signal Commitment Today

Gregory Matos PsyD on January 26, 2024

In a dating landscape that is often confusing and ambiguous, understanding both indirect and direct strategies signaling interest in commitment is more crucial now than ever before.

Mating

Dating Without Timelines

Gregory Matos PsyD on December 29, 2023

Bumble's 2024 prediction: Most women daters will not be looking to get married and want to be free of timelines.

Sex

3 Ways Long-Term Couples Can Maintain Their Attraction

Gregory Matos PsyD on November 22, 2023

Can you prevent loss of sexual attraction? Learn what to look out for early in a romantic relationship and what to do in a long-term partnership.

Sex

The Pros and Cons of Being Friends With Benefits

Gregory Matos PsyD on November 2, 2023

Friends with benefits is a mixture of an authentic emotional connection, sexual attraction, and satisfying sex, not far from the realities of a healthy romantic relationship.

Sex

What's the Right Number of Sexual Partners Before Marriage?

Gregory Matos PsyD on September 29, 2023

How many lifetime sexual partners do most have in the U.S. and what are the benefits to multiple partners?

Mating

What Men Need to Be Ready to Talk About on a Date

Gregory Matos PsyD on August 31, 2023

Mental health standards and openness to talking about therapy are trending. What does going to therapy really tell us about a potential partner?

Relationships

2 Signs That a Partner Is Showing Up for You

Gregory Matos PsyD on July 30, 2023

How can you measure effort in a relationship? Start with these two indisputable signs of effort.

Mating

The Best Way to Communicate Disinterest on a Dating App

Gregory Matos PsyD on June 8, 2023

In a recent survey of Hinge users, "fizzling" was cited as a highly problematic communication strategy. Learn how to be more direct and avoid harassment.