When I was in college studying English literature, I came across this wonderful stanza written by Christopher Marlowe for his play, Doctor Faustus (Act V, Scene 1): Sweet Helen, make me immortal with ...

"First kiss beliefs" include idealized beliefs that your first kiss with a new partner should be a magical, transformative moment, sparking intense emotions within. Idealized romantic expectations ...

Romance isn’t just for fairytales. Psychologists explain how romantics who believe in “love at first kiss” allow their expectations to influence their love lives. People with idealized beliefs of ...

The first kiss is a landmark event in the lives of most individuals. You probably remember where you were at the time, who your partner was, and who initiated that all-important first expression of ...