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Maxwell and Melia Part 2
  • Eden Gibson

From Long-Lost Soulmates to Lifelong Partners: Catching Up with Maxwell and Melia

NYU Marriage Pact matches Maxwell and Melia have some big news.

  • Allie O’Connor

The Haunting Reality of Ghosting, According to College Students

Who you gonna call? Not your date, apparently.

  • Eden Gibson

Through Thick and Thin (and a Little Bit of Theater): Catching Up With Georgia and Tori

Georgia and Tori's Marriage Pact-approved friendship has withstood all the trials and tribulations of college life. See what they've been up the past two years.

Britney and Jeffrey Part 2
  • Eden Gibson

Easy (and Sweet) as Pie: Catching Up With Britney and Jeffrey

Even after two and a half years together, Britney and Jeffrey still make love look effortless. See where life has taken them since we chatted last.

  • Allie O’Connor

Should You Always Listen to Your Heart? Evaluating the Importance of Practicality vs Passion in a Relationship

Are you looking for a steamy love affair or a more sensible connection? Let's see what students are saying about how they want to build a lasting relationship.

Josh and Reagan Part 2
  • Eden Gibson

A Comfy Kind of Love: Catching Up With Josh and Reagan

It’s been over a year since we last spoke with UMich graduates Josh and Reagan. Since then, they've settled into the comfort of a romance meant-to-be.

  • Eden Gibson

What Do College Students Really Think About Cheating?

No, not that kind of cheating. Find out which traits, values, and identities are associated with a higher acceptance of romantic infidelity.

  • Eden Gibson

Why Bottled Feelings are the Bane of Love: Exploring Assertiveness in Romantic Relationships

Find out which students have the highest levels of romantic assertiveness, and why avoiding your feelings is the enemy of happiness.

  • Allie O’Connor

Oh, The Places You’ll Think About Going: Who’s Got a 5-Year Plan

Job hunting, couch-hopping, med school—the plans that college students have for the next phases of their lives can seriously vary. Who feels ready for it?

  • Eden Gibson

Hope for the Hopelessly Single: Which Qualities Predict Success in Romantic Relationships?

Are there any universal qualities that increase a person’s chances for romance? And how many of them can we actually change?