The following Wayne State University experts are available to provide commentary and analysis for a variety of Valentine's Day topics such as technology's beneficial use with long-distance relationships, the pros of double-dating to help a stagnate relationship and how early dating experiences are related to adolescents' adjustment.

• Valerie Simon, assistant professor of Psychology at WSU and the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development -- Simon examines the development of adolescents' peer relationships and sexuality from a developmental psychopathology framework. Her work focuses on a myriad of factors that affect adolescents' romantic and sexual development.

• Richard B. Slatcher, associate professor of Psychology in Wayne State's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences -- Slatcher can comment on close relationships and their impact on health from a social psychological perspective. Some of his previous research found that integrating other couples into their social life can make couples feel more passionate toward their own romantic partners.

• Katheryn Maguire, associate professor of Communication in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts -- Maguire's research centers on how individuals and families use communication to cope with stress and maintain relationships in several contexts, including military deployments, long-distance romances and transnational families.