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What is friendship?
In kindergarten, it may have been the girl who always gave you the frosting from her cupcake. As an adult, it may be the guy who will answer the phone at 2 a.m. when you need to talk. How do you define a friend?
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships are about how humans relate to one another. Learn more topics like love, marriage, genealogy, dating and divorce.
What's the real story?
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Are men and women's roles in society changing?Traditionally, men have served as the breadwinner for a family while women governed the domestic sphere. But have the tables turned? And is the recession behind it? See more »
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Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage
Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love? See more »
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Guy Stuff
Ever wonder what guy stuff is all about? Learn all about men and all the guy stuff they like at HowStuffWorks. See more »
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How Adoption Works
Thousands of children are adopted by Americans every year. Learn how adoption works, including the types of adoption, how to find an adoption agency and about post-adoption services. See more »
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How Capgras Syndrome Works
You get home from a long day, and all you want to do is see your family. But when you walk in the door, your family isn't your family. They've been replaced by imposters -- or you have capgras syndrome. See more »
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How Divorce Works
Are divorces easier to get now than they used to be? What are the types of divorce, the procedures, and what's involved in the final divorce agreement? We'll explore mediation as an alternative to litigation and see what it takes to get a DIY divorce. See more »
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How do we achieve global gender equity?
Economists have long argued that women play a key role in lifting a nation out of poverty, yet the traditions and religions in the developing world have often blocked their progress. How do we break the cycle and find the path to gender equality? See more »
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How effective is nonverbal communication?
Does waving your arms around while you talk affect how people perceive your words? Yes, it does. In fact, you may not need to "choose your words" at all. See more »
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How Flirting Works
A woman plays with her hair. A man makes eye contact. Is this flirting? How do you tell if the person is showing a romantic interest or a friendly one? See more »
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How fluid is gender?
We expect women to have long hair and an interest in eyeshadow, and men to enjoy sports and negotiating business deals. But not everyone fits into these ideas of what a woman or a man should be. What do sex and gender even mean? See more »
