relationships

  1. Concept illustration of two older women sitting on a bench and two older men working together to install a birdhouse. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Google AI

    Lending a hand to close friends boosts daily mood in older adults

  2. Concept illustration of a happily married couple. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Marriage linked to better health, happiness

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    Happily ever after in marriage: Unwavering spousal support

  4. Concept illustration of self-disclosure in the workplace. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made Midjourney

    Sharing positive information at work has clear benefits 

  5. Love aligns? Most couples share political beliefs, but few bridge partisan divide

  6. Concept photo of an older couple drinking alcohol together at sunset. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Couples with similar drinking habits may live longer

  7. Concept illustration of a family dinner. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Pass the stuffing and turkey, not the political talk

  8. Concept illustration about interpersonal relationships. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Emotional expression is about fostering connections, not asserting individuality

  9. Relating to a situation is OK, one-upping not so much

  10. For a better 'I,' there needs to be a supportive 'we'

    For a better ‘I,’ there needs to be a supportive ‘we’

  11. Growing collaborations in Ethiopia

    Growing collaborations in Ethiopia

  12. Trust, satisfaction high in consensual open relationships

    Trust, satisfaction high in consensual open relationships

  13. People living in a crowded place prefer slower pace

    People living in a crowded place prefer slower pace

  14. New study tests the effectiveness of at-home HIV testing for male couples

    New study will test the effectiveness of at-home HIV testing for male couples

  15. Aggressive behavior more common in children with half- and step-siblings

    Aggressive behavior more common in children with half- and step-siblings

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    U-M launches Detroit study on social relationships, forgiveness

  17. Lack of vitamin B12 can cause trouble in school

    Lack of vitamin B12 can cause trouble in school

  18. Are those jerks at work dragging you down?

    Are those jerks at work dragging you down?

  19. Bullied girls, but not boys, benefit from mom's support

    Bullied girls, but not boys, benefit from mom’s support

  20. Forecast 2015: U-M's Scott DeRue on resolutions every leader should make

    Forecast 2015: U-M’s Scott DeRue on resolutions every leader should make