Free, evidence-based articles on modern dating, attraction, and connection
The articles below are freely available as introductions to the deeper topics covered inside The Love Guide. Each article draws on contemporary research and is written to be immediately practical.
Understanding the neuroscience behind dating anxiety is the first step to overcoming it. Read the article →
Research consistently shows that first impressions are governed by non-verbal signals more than words. Read the article →
The psychology of authentic conversation openers and why scripted lines almost always backfire. Read the article →
How infinite options on dating apps are making it harder, not easier, to find meaningful connection. Read the article →
Understanding your attachment style is one of the most powerful things you can do for your relationship life. Read the article →
Ghosting is a modern epidemic. Here's what the psychology tells us about why it happens and what it actually means. Read the article →
Rapport isn't a technique — it's a state. Understanding what actually creates it changes everything. Read the article →
Research from social psychology and communication science reveals the specific behaviours that create charisma. Read the article →
Contrary to popular belief, long-distance relationships can be as satisfying as geographically close ones. Here's how. Read the article →
The psychology of heartbreak recovery, what the science says about timelines, and how to know when you're truly ready. Read the article →