Long Distance Relationships: The good, the bad, the frequent flyer miles

Dear Duana, I was the victim of abuse as a child, and now I’m engaged to the only man I’ve ever really trusted. The best colleges for our respective fields are a six-hour drive apart….they say absence makes the heart grow fonder and if it’s meant to be, it’ll work out however great the distance. What do you think? Dear Viv, Absence does make the heart grow fonder~from one Friday night to the next, early in courtship. But for most couples most of the time, when a move apart is in the offing once the decision to be together has been made, another adage holds sway: out of sight, out of mind. And even when LDR’s succeed they often fail. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

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Q&A from "Love At First Sight, Or The Truth About Lies"

Is love at first sight really *hindsight*—thinking we must have loved our beloved all along? Do other mammals fall in love at first sight? And what’s the timeframe for Trusting that our lover isn’t a liar? Read on!

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Love At First Sight; or, The Truth About Lies

Dear Duana,Mick claims he fell in love with me at first sight, which he revealed a whole two weeks into our relationship. Why would a guy say he’s in love that soon? Does love at first sight really exist? It’s very awkward saying nothing when we hang up the phone and he says “I love you.” Will it scare him off that I don’t love him back (yet)? How do I handle this? Yes, Virginia, there is love at first sight. But there are lies at first sight, too. How to tell the difference?

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Q&A from “Dealing With Your Difficult Man”

Wise Readers, The Men have spoken about being criticized, complained to, negotiated with, and more. And The Women have added a few words as well. Read on!

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Happy Third Birthday, LoveScience

Wise Readers, 

On February 12th, LoveScience turns 3.  That sounds young, but in web-years, it’s an indication of robust health and super longevity~ success you’ve made possible by reading, commenting, sending your queries, and passing links along.  So thank you most sincerely.  

Of course, another anniversary is approaching: Valentine’s Day, a day many love, and many others love to hate.  Whatever your feelings about it, in honor of the month of l’amour, LoveScience was featured at Culturemap as a top relationship/dating blog, and here’s the scoop: 

http://austin.culturemap.com/newsdetail/02-10-12-13-53-looking-for-love-in-all-the-wrong-places-meet-austins-top-datingrelationship-bloggers/

Thank you again for three amazing years; here’s to love, science, and LoveScience in our lives for many more.

Cheers,

Duana