Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D.

Can a Relationship Possibly Thrive Again After Infidelity?

Can a relationship thrive following infidelity? A new study finds there's hope for couples who are struggling to heal from infidelity.

Can a relationship thrive following infidelity? A new study finds there's hope for couples who are struggling to heal from infidelity.

Social Connections Mitigate Genetic Risk for Depression

Social connections strongly protected against repeated depressive episodes, even among those with a high genetic risk.

Social connections strongly protected against repeated depressive episodes, even among those with a high genetic risk.

How Poor Sleep Quality Sabotages Relationships

New research shows that poor sleep quality is associated with increased feelings of anger and decreased perceptions of romantic relationship quality.

New research shows that poor sleep quality is associated with increased feelings of anger and decreased perceptions of romantic relationship quality.

Will a New Relationship Change Your Personality?

New research explores which personality changes are reliably associated with different relationship events, from starting a new relationship to divorce.

New research explores which personality changes are reliably associated with different relationship events, from starting a new relationship to divorce.

After the 12-Step Program, Avoid the Dangerous Step 13

While the 12-step program is recommended by Alcoholics Anonymous for recovery, the 13th step can be a dangerous and predatory practice.

While the 12-step program is recommended by Alcoholics Anonymous for recovery, the 13th step can be a dangerous and predatory practice.

Is the World Really in Moral Decline?

New research questions the common and historically consistent perception that global society is experiencing rapid moral decline.

New research questions the common and historically consistent perception that global society is experiencing rapid moral decline.

When You Dislike Your Loved One's Romantic Partner

Why do we sometimes experience conflict with our loved ones over their romantic relationships?

Why do we sometimes experience conflict with our loved ones over their romantic relationships?

Do Our Partner Preferences Change Over Time?

New research shows that many of our mate preferences stay stable over time, but some key traits become more or less important to us.

New research shows that many of our mate preferences stay stable over time, but some key traits become more or less important to us.

Men’s Benevolent Behaviors Change With Suspected Infidelity

Men may initially employ more benevolent relationship strategies when their partners are more attractive. Hhowever, men’s tactics change when they suspect a partner’s infidelity.

Men may initially employ more benevolent relationship strategies when their partners are more attractive. Hhowever, men’s tactics change when they suspect a partner’s infidelity.

Is Women’s Desire for Sex Really That Different From Men's?

The variability in men's and women's sexual desire is more consistent than previously assumed. Find out when women's sexual desire varies more than men's and when it doesn't.

The variability in men's and women's sexual desire is more consistent than previously assumed. Find out when women's sexual desire varies more than men's and when it doesn't.