S1 Episode 20: Nothing But a Number Show Notes

In this week’s episode I introduce Self- Expansion Theory as it relates to dating and age gap relationships. Here are a few articles to help you expand your knowledge on the topic.

Self Expansion Model

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-expansion_model

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-future-self/201904/self-expansion-in-romantic-relationships

• Emery, L. F., Hughes, E. K., & Muise, A. (2025). Self‐expansion theory: origins, current evidence, and future horizons. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 19(9), e70082.

Self Expansion and Dating

• Aron, A., Steele, J. L., Kashdan, T. B., & Perez, M. (2006). When similars do not attract: Tests of a prediction from the self‐expansion model. Personal Relationships, 13(4), 387-396.

• Harasymchuk, C., Walker, D. L., Muise, A., & Impett, E. A. (2021). Planning date nights that promote closeness: The roles of relationship goals and self-expansion. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(5), 1692-1709.

• Muise, A., Harasymchuk, C., Day, L. C., Bacev-Giles, C., Gere, J., & Impett, E. A. (2019). Broadening your horizons: Self-expanding activities promote desire and satisfaction in established romantic relationships. Journal of personality and social psychology, 116(2), 237.