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 ...

The speed and structure of AI relationship advice often consolidates one narrative and trains us for unrealistic expectations, shaping how we interpret conflict and intimacy.

Dear Readers: Letter writer “Single By Choice” asked for advice relating to his choice to swear off dating after an erectile dysfunction diagnosis. Many responses poured in. What struck me about every ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

Building a lasting relationship requires more than just sharing a living space and daily routines. The foundation of true intimacy lies in meaningful communication that helps partners understand each ...

Genuinely brilliant people don't try to win arguments; they use smart words and emotionally intelligent phrases that keep communication respectful and productive. These 11 phrases show how intelligent ...

Even though they're usually pitted at two different points on the spectrum of romantic love, according to a study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, emotional connection and ...

As partners, you're each other's cheerleaders. However, it can feel like you have a gaping hole in your fan club when your relationship is on the rocks. "Forgetting birthdays, anniversaries or ...

It’s like having a best friend who’s more than just a best friend, but also more than that ...

My mentor Professor Garth Fletcher has a new book out, co-written with three of the other smartest minds in relationships research. It's called The Science of Intimate Relationships, and is an ...

Ending a significant relationship is never an easy thing. For starters, people in an intimate relationship imagine that life will always include that one special person. After all, it takes a huge ...