"First kiss beliefs" include idealized beliefs that your first kiss with a new partner should be a magical, transformative moment, sparking intense emotions within. Idealized romantic expectations ...

As a psychologist, much of my work has focused on empathy and understanding the emotions of others. In the realm of human emotions, there exists an intriguing and lesser-known phenomenon known as ...

Kissing is a central element in intimate romantic relationships. Yet some people avoid kissing their partners—especially passionate kissing. How can we explain this puzzle? Passionate and ...