An interesting study highlighting the value of approach goals (e.g. having sexual contact to maximise personal enjoyment and/or to maximise relationship intimacy)in maintaining sexual interest in couple relationships. This seems particularly true for women. Interesting discussion too on the importance of overall relationship quality too.

A series of experiments highlight that for people high in self-esteem, risk triggers a control system that directs them toward the situations of dependence within their relationship that can fulfill connectedness goals. For people low in self-esteem, however, the activation of connectedness goals triggers a control system that prioritizes self-protection goals and directs them away from situations where they need to trust or depend on their partner.

Suggests that a hypersensitive Behavioral Approach System (BAS)is a risk factor for manic/hypomanic symptoms, whereas a hypersensitive Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) is a risk factor for developing depressive symptoms.

A thoughtful, helpful article arguing convincingly that the judicious use of some safety behaviours may actually promote effective cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety.