Sometimes Just A Five Second Break Is All It Takes To Get Along Better With A Spouse (Cool Weird Awesome 1311)

New research finds that couples can keep a conflict from escalating by taking a short break - and I mean, really short - during an argument.

By |2024-09-17T07:00:51-04:00September 17, 2024|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , |

Some Male Butterflies Make Their Mates Smell Bad On Purpose (Cool Weird Awesome 479)

New research shows certain types of male butterflies can create an anti-pheromone they cover their partners in, hoping that the smelly chemical will ward off other males. Definitely not the most thoughtful Valentine's Day gift ever. Plus: data analysis shows the language people use about their relationships can predict a breakup months before it happens!

By |2024-02-11T09:09:16-05:00February 11, 2021|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |

Couple Songs Are A Thing, According To Science (Cool Weird Awesome 289)

There’s actually psychological research into what are known officially as “couple-defining songs," and there are legitimate benefits to the relationship to choosing a tune to share.

By |2024-05-01T07:49:27-04:00May 1, 2020|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , |
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