India, Aug. 12 -- Gossiping is not something that only friends do. Even couples do it. And it is not just meaningless talk or being overly nosy. In reality, gossiping has many untold perks, especially if you do it with your significant other (or situationship works too!). A study by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, found that couples who gossip have a better bond.

Gossip is not just badmouthing someone. Often, when someone hears about gossip, the first thing that comes to mind is talking down. But gossiping is far more. As per the researchers, gossip means talking about people who are not physically present; it can be anything, positive, neutral, or neg...