Thursday May 17th 2012

‘Cross-Cultural Love’ Archives

What “I’m Committed To This Relationship” Means

What “I’m Committed To This Relationship” Means

"When people say, 'I'm committed to my relationship,' they can mean two things," said study co-author Benjamin Karney, a professor of psychology and co-director of the Relationship Institute at UCLA. "One thing they can mean is, 'I really like this relationship and want it to continue.' However, commitment is more than just that." A deeper [...]

Have You Dumped This Guy? [Me Too!]

Have You Dumped This Guy? [Me Too!]

He opened the door to a sparsely furnished one bedroom apartment. It was clean, tidy and smelt good, but it was obvious -- this was a guy of very modest means. I was raised dirt poor and material things have never been an issue with me (owning two pairs of shoes, and eating three meals a day is "living rich" as far as I am concerned), but I was [...]

Just Friends Or One-Way Romantic Attraction?

Just Friends Or One-Way Romantic Attraction?

When one friend admits they are "into" the other, but the other is not "into" them like that, things can get really weird. But they don't have to, says Heidi Reeder, associate professor of communication at Boise State University. Reeder's research team did a study on why some friendships end and others don't after one friend tells the other [...]

Tips For Interracial Relationships & Cultural Differences

Tips For Interracial Relationships & Cultural Differences

Question: I don’t know if you address this sort of thing or even answer questions related to interracial and intercultural dating but I thought I’d ask anyway. I’m 34, never married, medical doctor currently working and living in East Africa. I met an African woman (also medical doctor) and have fallen deeply in love. I know she loves me [...]