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Adalbelys Polanco and Jamaal Valentine at the Sex and Relationships photoshoot. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

From childhood to commitment: the role of family in relationships

Michelle Grisales, Assistant News Editor March 30, 2025

The way individuals view and approach fostering relationships is often deeply influenced by their familial dynamics and cultural backgrounds. These...

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The first three (from left to right) Natalia Wong, Kevin Dardzinski and Athena Wilkinson embracing Mackenzie Yaddaw. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Education is a critical component of healthy relationships

Sonya Gugliara, News Editor March 24, 2024

The topic of what a healthy relationship entails will never cease to spark spirited debates, as many try to get to the bottom of what “healthy”...

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Sex Issue 2016

Under the Microscope: Romantic competence

Ruchi Shah February 10, 2016
A research team led by Joanne Davila, Ph.D., identified a factor called “romantic competence” that plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining healthy relationships.
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