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Why is it that we often find ourselves in romantic quagmires, where one person just seems to care more about the relationship than the other? The Principle of Least Interest The answer boils down to ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Who really holds the power in your love story? The “Swag Gap” ...

A new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests that people consistently underestimate how much influence they have over their romantic partners and friends. This ...

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