Tag: Romantic Relationships

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Relationships

Romance Doesn't Sustain Itself

Long-term love doesn't fail dramatically — it fades quietly, through relational autopilot. Here's what social science reveals about the three forces that actually keep romantic partnerships alive: energy allocation, conversational drift, and the surprising fine print on gratitude.

Jules Nakamura·May 7, 2026

Relationships

What Actually Keeps Couples Close

Long-term couples drift not because love fades, but because a specific feedback loop breaks down. Here's the social science behind what actually sustains romantic intimacy — and three practical moves to rebuild it.

Jules Nakamura·March 31, 2026