In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, finding and maintaining meaningful romantic relationships can be a daunting task. From navigating dating apps to managing expectations in a digital age, there are numerous challenges individuals face in their quest for love. Dr. Alicia Walker, associate professor in the department of sociology, anthropology and gerontology at … [Read more...] about How to navigate our complicated modern world to find love
Can you feel that? Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is just over a week away and while many are making plans or reservations with their significant other – many are still looking for that someone special. Enter the not-so-new frontier of dating apps. Tinder is by far the most widely used on the market. Since its launch in 2012, Tinder reports about 26 million matches a day, … [Read more...] about Has online dating changed the way we fall in love?
Maintaining a positive romantic relationship, especially a long-term one can be tough. Both partners must be committed and put in the effort. In light of Valentine’s Day coming up soon, relationship expert and sociologist Dr. Alicia Walker explains what a healthy relationship looks like and how to keep the spark alive. Walker is also associate professor in the department of … [Read more...] about How to keep your relationship fresh and exciting
Whether you’re married or dating, keeping the passion burning strong in your relationship takes work and commitment. Dr. Alicia Walker, associate professor of sociology at Missouri State University and an intimate relationship expert, highlights a few things you can do to keep the spark alive in a romantic relationship on UpJourney. … [Read more...] about How to keep the spark alive in a relationship
No one ever said relationships were easy and perfect — there will be good times and bad times. But, if you’re noticing a lot of red flags, it may be time to consider whether or not your relationship is healthy. Dr. Alicia Walker, associate professor of sociology at Missouri State University and an intimate relationship expert, highlights a few signs of an unhappy relationship … [Read more...] about What are some signs of an unhappy relationship?