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A small randomised trial of breast cancer patient and spouse pairs found short-term gains in unmet needs and wellbeing, with no long-term follow-up.

A Barcelona study of 320 adults found loneliness improved with group nature outings and with solo outdoor suggestions, with no clear difference.

A 2026 study of 569 adults in cohabiting relationships found women reported higher relationship mental load, and poorer outcomes when it was high.

A meta-analysis of 57 studies linked trust and work performance, with stronger pooled links for trust among colleagues than trust in leaders.

Pooled data from thousands of people found partnered women slightly more sexually satisfied than men. What that does and does not mean.

A survey of 499 people in long-distance relationships found blown kisses and 'I want to hug you' were common, but it cannot show they replace touch.

A 14-day diary study tracked why people contacted friends. It found limited evidence of different friends for different needs, and no clear benefit.

A review of research from childhood to young adulthood describes how friendships end in different ways, and why one script does not fit all.

Research reported in 2026 suggests people often want both a wide friendship circle and emotional closeness, rather than choosing one over the other.

A study of 371 groups of four friends found that matching personalities did not predict how satisfied people felt in their friendships.