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The Science of Soulmates

February 13, 2026 12:26 PM
When it comes to romantic relationships, "The One" isn't found. They're made. A recent story from BBC titled "The Science of Soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?" explores the impact of believing in soulmates. What happens when an individual believes there is only one perfect romantic partner for them?
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Committed Romance Is Scary For Many Young Adults

August 22, 2025 03:27 PM
Brian Willoughby, a Wheatley Institute Family Fellow, contributed an article to the Deseret News about a sharp decline in dating among young American adults. Willoughby cites financial pressures, low confidence, and shifting priorities as factors in this "disconnect from romance, dating and marriage."
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For Better: Four Proven Ways to a Strong and Stable Marriage

February 07, 2025 01:24 PM
“Marriage is a path to misery and a transition of loss marked by giving up and missing out.”
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Recent Research on Healthy Relationships Through a Religious Lens

March 21, 2024 11:21 AM
Jason S. Carroll, Family Initiative Director of Wheatley Institute, shared his latest research on couples at BYU-Idaho.
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Why Embracing Agency-Based Love is the Surest Path to Creating a Flourishing Marriage

February 14, 2024 02:46 PM
Washington Examiner, Deseret News, KSL News Radio, and others cite the Soulmates Trap Report
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The Soulmate Trap

February 08, 2024 06:00 AM
Why Embracing Agency-Based Love is the Surest Path to Creating a Flourishing Marriage
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Sliding vs. Deciding: Cohabitation, Relationship Development, and Commitment

March 19, 2015 04:00 PM
Scott Stanley, professor at the University of Denver, discusses why and how commitment develops in relationships and investigates the problems with cohabitation.
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