Articles
Short, plain-English reads on knowing yourself and keeping a relationship going. Every claim links to the study or source it came from, and we say where the evidence is thin. They're general information, not advice, and BrainMatch isn't built on or validated by these studies.
What the Big Five can and can't tell you
A plain-English look at the five broad personality traits, how much they change over a lifetime, and what they do and don't predict.
Knowing yourselfWhy small daily notes add up
What research on expressive writing and gratitude journaling actually shows, including how small the effects are and where findings have not held up.
TogetherDo opposites attract? What studies actually found
Research on similarity and attraction, why feeling alike seems to matter more than being alike, and how little personality matching predicts happiness.
TogetherKeeping a relationship going: the small everyday things researchers keep finding
What studies say about sharing good news, everyday thanks, trying new things together and answering small bids for attention, and how strong that evidence really is.
TogetherCouples and phones: what the surveys actually found
What U.S. surveys say about partners distracted by phones, looking through a partner's phone, and how many couples now meet online, with each figure's date and caveat.