Professor Peter Vishton

How do you conduct yourself during an argument with your romantic partner? Controlling your emotions can be difficult in heated moments, but according to Professor Vishton, changing this one simple thing can improve your relationship significantly. […]

While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, studies have found that certain qualities make some people more attractive than others on a universal scale. Professor Vishton explores the studies and suggests simple ways to make yourself more attractive—without plastic surgery. […]

Falling in love can feel intoxicating and even addictive. Professor Vishton reveals how love does indeed have addictive qualities—making the experience of rejection very painful. Thankfully, you can channel these emotions in a healthy way. […]

Most of us have had the experience of meeting someone and immediately experiencing a deep attraction or even love for that individual. Professor Vishton describes the process from a neuroscience perspective and explains why first impressions aren’t everything. […]

There’s a pair of old adages that most people agree are true, but which contradict one another. First, there is, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” and second, there is, “Out of sight, out of mind.” Professor Vishton reveals which of these adages is backed by neuroscience. […]

The more we’re exposed to something, the more appealing we’ll found it. This applies not only to physical attractiveness but also to music, among other things. Professor Vishton examines the studies on this phenomenon. […]

Do you ever feel like you get ignored by the object of your affection or are constantly getting passed over for more conventionally attractive people? Professor Vishton explains how to make yourself more attractive and even lovable via something called mere-exposure. […]

Did you know that the words you use can have a powerful effect not only on your emotions, but also on your physical health? Professor Vishton explains. […]