This article was edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It’s normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

Couples without emotional intimacy often struggle quietly with disconnection that leaves both feeling unseen. Not every relationship has that effortless closeness where both partners feel fully seen ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

Although, It’s true that sex helps reach some deep level of emotional connection, but in romantic relationships, it’s meant to build on the existence of things like trust, love, respect, communication ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

We all know relationships take work. But there's one sneaky little saboteur that can undo even the strongest connections: emotional withholding. It's when someone deliberately holds back emotional ...

Is Being in an Intimateless Marriage Common? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. So, here you are, asking a question you never thought you’d ask in those early days of marital bliss: My ...

Intimacy is essential for healthy, fulfilling relationships, as it fosters deep emotional, physical, mental, and even spiritual bonds. Yet, many couples unknowingly make mistakes that create distance ...

Some couples seem to have a quiet closeness that doesn’t need constant explanation. It shows up not just in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday ways they interact with each other. These pairs ...

New research published in Violence Against Women identifies distinct profiles of love in romantic relationships and links ...

Relationships can veer off course without setting off any major warning bells. Even the strongest bonds might be showing signs of wear and tear that go unnoticed amidst the hustle and bustle of ...