Consider the characteristics that are often considered desirable in a mate—a sense of humor, intelligence, kindness, understanding, a family orientation, good looks. Which would you rank as most ...

People have varied opinions about how important physical attraction and an active sex life are to an intimate relationship. I agree that many couples have been able to maintain relationships with ...

When love is boiled down to its groundwork, all it is is a chemical reaction in your brain. Not very romantic, I know, but it’s true. And, because it’s chemically based, this is where the term ...

Some may believe that chance brings you together with your loved one, but scientists have found a far less romantic reason. Mate choice is influenced by our genes, in part by those responsible for our ...

When we think of sex appeal, most of us think about Victoria’s Secret Angel-worthy physicality — or something like it. For women, that may be flat abs, flowing hair, and clear skin. For men, a ...

When you first meet someone, physical attraction usually trumps personality. After all, you don't know anything about the other person yet. All you know is how they make you feel within the first few ...

Close your eyes and think about the relationships you’ve seen around you. Some couples seem inseparable even when the spark of youth fades, while others, despite fiery chemistry in the beginning, ...

“We attract hearts by the qualities we display; we retain them by the qualities we possess; and we destroy them by the qualities we fail to display.” -Liz Lampkin It was a hot Fourth of July holiday; ...

Naked Attraction Season 1 is a British dating reality TV series where contestants choose potential partners based on their physical appearance. In each episode, a single contestant examines nude ...