William Chopik, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption No offense to Virginia, but a nationwide study of positive relationships found that Mississippi, Utah and Wisconsin are actually the top states for lovers, said lead author William Chopik of Michigan State University. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.