I want to recommend this book by Sarah Halpern-Meekin on Social Capital and couples in poverty, wherein she focuses on two types of poverty: economic and social. amazon.com/Social-Poverty…

Of note, on Polyamory and Consensual Non-Monogamy. Kay Hymowitz raises important points and thorny questions, esp about trickle down effects. Like others, I get asked about this phenomenon a lot. The buzz is real. ifstudies.org/blog/the-polya…

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Study adding to those showing promise for online relationship education, with coaching by cooperative extension personnel, study shows solid outcomes (that are as good or better for those at lower incomes as higher). onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/fa… Uses ePREP (I am affiliated)

How American couples meet, 1930 to 2024. Love is sparked in the real world with increasing rarity; the majority of relationships are now formed online. t.ly/jdH53

Our book, Fighting For Your Marriage, will be out in a 4th edition September 11, 2024. For more information, see our author site at: fightingforyourmarriage.com

If you have interest in the 4th edition of our book, Fighting for Your Marriage (release date is 9-11-24), there is a 25% off for pre-order sales at Barnes and Nobles today. Use redemption code: PREORDER25 barnesandnoble.com/w/fighting-for…

Friday Five: Webinar: Sept 10 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Lopsided Love: Asymmetrical Commitment in Romantic Relationships with Scott M. Stanley via The Dibble Institute register.gotowebinar.com/register/73619…

"women have higher expectations of support and intimacy in their close relationships than men do. Women integrate our friends into our lives as deeply as siblings, whereas men treat their friends more like cousins." psychologytoday.com/us/blog/platon…

I’m was on @mandyconnell 's radio show this week talking about not letting politics ruin your relationship. Here's link to the podcast. [She's a great interviewer!] Listen on iHeart ♫ iHeartRadio iheart.com/podcast/88-the…

How can couples or friends with political differences keep from ruining their relationship over their differences? My book co-authors and I (Fighting for Your Marriage 4th edition) have a piece out in YourTango on this! yourtango.com/self/peace-mak…

Regret having children? Or not having any? It's mostly one directional. Among 45+ year old Americans: 7% of those with children would have 0 if they could go back. 56% of those without children would have some if they could go back. news.gallup.com/poll/164618/de…

Exciting news! I have a brand new article published today with Amber Vennum, Allen Mallory, PhD, @cambrows, Leah LeFebvre #dating #commitment “We’re Just Talking”: Constructing a Recent Trend in Emerging Adult Romantic Relationship Development:- Get Access tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

#HDFS284 Students: In preparation for class today make sure that you have read the Before "I Do" research report by Dr. Galena Rhoades and Scott M. Stanley and to finish Chapter 4 in your textbook. Also...

#HDFS284 Students: The second blog post that is required reading for today is a recent blog post by Scott M. Stanley exploring current research regarding cohabitation and the potential link to divorce: ifstudies.org/blog/is-cohabi….

Michael Rosenfeld is a fine scholar, & this is a nifty animation. HT @RobertFrodeman NB Vicki Larson Brad Wilcox Scott M. Stanley

New, from Dr. Kara Shade. A podcast focused on themes to help young families. I am privileged to be her first guest. In this episode, we talk about three keys for success from the book Fighting for Your Marriage. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mes…

I should add, I love the title she chose for this: "Just stop it!" Sometime, the most important thing is stopping what you are doing that's not working or that is damaging your marriage.

The second blog post is by Scott M. Stanley about creating couple identity: ifstudies.org/blog/me-you-an…