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Joy Zheng

Joy is a Relationship Psychologist on the Marriage Pact's Relationship Science Team. She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Cognitive Science from Northwestern University and is fascinated by even the smallest of nuances that are behind the complex machinations of human relationships. She likes to keep up with the fierce discourse in Relationship Science and if asked "I love to engage in vigorous intellectual debates", she would reply "it's on 🤓". She can be reached at joy ‘at’ marriagepact.com.

Recent Articles

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Parenting Styles: A Follow-Up on Families and Love Lives

We're keeping it close to home by examining the crucial role your family plays in your love life—particularly the parenting styles you were parented under.

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You're So Funny: The Role of Humor in Relationships

We dive into the role of humor in relationships. It might be time to brush up on your best one-liners (if you're into that kind of thing).

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Valentine's Day: Strengthening Relationships or Worsening Wounds?

Well, well. Funny seeing you here. And on Valentine's Day, no less. How serendipitous.

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The Terrible Reign of Rejection

Today we face our fears—rejection. Read on for Relationship Science's take on romantic rejection, and what rejection can mean for different people.

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The Power Dynamics Behind Gift-Giving

There's no better way to kick-off the holidays than to analyze the psychology of gift-giving — we break down what gifts mean for power dynamics. Spicy.