The Romeo and Juliet Effect: Why Parental Disapproval Can Strengthen Relationships Have you ever heard the saying, “Forbidden love is the sweetest?” This saying encapsulates a psychological phenomenon known as the “Romeo and Juliet Effect.” This effect describes the paradoxical situation where parental disapproval of a relationship can, ironically, strengthen the bond between the partners. … Continue reading The Romeo and Juliet Effect: Why Parental Disapproval Can Strengthen Relationships More