Posts by Dr. Erina Lee, Senior Research Scientist
As a senior research scientist, Dr. Lee is responsible for the international relationships research. She is also involved in the support and advancement of the online research labs. Prior to joining eHarmony, Dr. Lee studied relationship functioning and outcomes, including maintenance behaviors in married couples as well as deception and emotional outcomes in dating relationships. In addition to her knowledge in the field of romantic relationships, Dr. Lee brings applicable research skills from her 6 years in the healthcare industry. Dr. Lee holds a doctorate in Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Have you ever had a secret relationship? A relationship you wanted to keep from others? Was the excitement of the secret enough to keep the relationship together or did it eventually fizzle out? Learn more about this topic and how secrecy can affect your own relationships.
Finances can be a major source of concern and conflict for many couples. Find out why money is such a major issue and what successful couples do to keep their checkbooks in order.
What was your ex like in bed? Where is this relationship headed? Are the certain topics that make you cringe or run for the hills? If so, you may not be the only one. Find out what topics are off limits and how talking (or not talking) about these subjects can affect your relationship.
Once you’re in a relationship, do you tend to let yourself go? Do you let go of concerns about your weight and appearance? Or are you the kind of person who continues to take care of yourself no matter what stage of the relationship you’re in? If you agreed with the latter, you could be in the minority. Read on to find out why.
Have you ever met someone you thought was too good for you? Someone you may have considered to be out of your league? Did you throw caution to the wind and pursue him/her or turn away thinking you didn’t stand a chance? Find out what research says about the tendency to date within one’s own league and what you can do about it.
A soothing hug, a cozy blanket, a hot cup of coffee – what’s the connection between these things and what makes them feel so good? Research shows that temperature may be the key to soothing a lonely heart.
When the check comes on date, who should reach out first, men or women? Who actually does…find out what the latest research says.
Letting someone down can be difficult. You want to be clear that you are not interested but at the same it is important to 1) be respectful to the other person and 2) be consistent with your own personal image of yourself (e.g., that you are a nice or honest person) (Dillard, 1997). Are there [...]
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