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It Literally Pays to Have a Reliable Spouse
New York Magazine: Conscientiousness is not really up there among the sexiest qualities a person can have, but maybe it should be. New research in Psychological Science found that people who have careful, reliable partners tend to do better
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Want a successful career? Look for this trait in a spouse.
The Washington Post: A recent study by the Pew Research Center made waves when it reported that what never-married women want in a spouse, more than anything else, is someone with a good job. A full 78 percent of women said steady employment
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Risky Drivers More Likely to Ignore Road Rules Even as Pedestrians
We’ve all seen it before — distracted pedestrians who dart across the street without thinking and drivers who speed through intersections and stoplights as if they owned the road. Depending on how you typically get
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Personality Traits Linked to Specific Diseases
Pacific Standard: How likely are you to suffer a stroke? How about a heart condition? Or arthritis? New research suggests the answer depends, in part, on your personality. “Personality traits are not merely predictors of general
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How Your “Better Half” May Impact Your Success at Work
Wedding vows often cover “for richer or poorer,” but new research finds that your spouse’s personality may actually improve your chances of getting a raise or a promotion at work. Several studies have found a
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Are Angry People Also Angry Drivers? Not Necessarily
Whether you’re a driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, chances are you’ve had at least a few first-hand experiences with someone with an anger problem behind the wheel. Aggressive driving, which includes deliberately driving unsafely