Author: Martin Graff, Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales

Valentine’s Day won’t fix your relationship – but attachment theory might explain it

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, restaurant bookings fill up and couples exchange cards, flowers and carefully chosen gifts. For some, it’s a day of closeness and connection. For others, it can bring anxiety, disappointment or emotional distance. These different reactions may feel deeply personal. But in terms of psychology, they may reflect something much deeper – […]

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an evolutionary explanation for why people want to settle down for the winter months

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Does the effort you invest in seeking a romantic partner intensify as summer ends? During the colder, darker months, people have been known to engage in “cuffing season”, which means attaching yourself to or having a physical relationship with someone just for the cold winter months. You know this is not going to be a […]

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