Drawing from epidemiological, laboratory, and natural environment (eg, daily diary) studies,
this chapter begins with discussion of the impact romantic relationship status (eg, married vs�…

Cross-cultural evidence links pair bonding and testosterone (T). We investigated what
factors account for this link, how casual relationships are implicated, and whether�…

Abstract Knowledge about the effects of the neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) on human sexual
behaviors and partner interactions remains limited. Based on our previous studies, we�…

Our current knowledge of the neurobiology of romantic love remains scanty. In view of the
complexity of a sentiment like love, it would not be surprising that a diversity of biochemical�…

This paper reviews the evolutionary history and biology of love and marriage. It examines
the current and imminent possibilities of biological manipulation of lust, attraction and�…

Intimate Relationships covers both classic and current material in a concise yet thorough
and rigorous manner. Chapters range from attraction to love, attachment to jealousy�…

In this paper we provide a critical review of research concerned with social/environmental
mechanisms that modulate human neuroendocrine function. We survey research in four�…

The present study tested the prediction that affectionate communication is positively
associated with the release of oxytocin in response to stressors. One hundred participants�…

No culture is ever completely successful or satisfied with its synthesis of romantic love,
companionship, and sexual desire. Whether the setting is a busy metropolis or a quiet�…

Recently social psychologists have begun to learn a great deal about the nature of
passionate love. We will begin this chapter by reviewing what social psychologists have�…