#Couples

A new wave of psychological research reveals that while money may not buy happiness, using it to reclaim time for your loved ones might be the closest thing to a shortcut. A series of recent studies suggest that for busy couples, investments in services that free up precious hours—like food delivery or hiring cleaners—can be transformed into deeper relationship satisfaction, especially when that time is spent together in meaningful ways. This insight offers a powerful cultural lesson for urban Thai families struggling to maintain intimacy amidst ever-rising work and life demands.

A groundbreaking study from McGill University has revealed that couples who develop a shared worldview—meaning they are aligned in their understanding of the world—experience significantly less uncertainty and greater life satisfaction than those who do not. The research, which brings fresh insights into the foundations of strong relationships, suggests that beyond love or simple support, it is the sense of seeing the world through a similar lens that underpins some of the most meaningful and resilient partnerships (fortune.com).

In a striking new development, recent Iranian research has suggested that depression and anxiety may be “contagious” between romantic partners—not simply due to shared circumstances, but through the exchange of mouth bacteria during intimate interactions such as kissing. The study, published in the journal Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine and widely reported by StudyFinds, offers a fresh biological perspective on why couples often mirror each other’s moods and mental health (studyfinds.org).