Not every relationship has that effortless closeness where both partners feel fully seen and supported. Sometimes, even couples who have been together for years realize that something deeper is ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where physical intimacy often becomes routine, many couples are discovering an unexpected path to deeper connection – planned periods of abstinence. This approach, ...

Talking about your experiences, emotions, and goals with your partner can help build emotional intimacy. Small gestures of appreciation, shared laughter, and exploring new activities can also ...

When people in a relationship have similar interests in some of the same activities, they will typically experience a ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

Emotional energy shapes our deepest relationships in ways we often fail to recognize. Sigmund Freud, one of the most influential figures in psychology, coined the term “cathexis” to describe the ...

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 ...

When most people think of couples therapy, they imagine a last-ditch effort to save a relationship that’s falling apart. But here’s the truth: Couples therapy isn’t just for crisis mode—it’s a ...

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Prostock-studio. Arguments are inevitable in any relationship. Whether sparked by differences in opinion, miscommunication, or external stressors, conflicts naturally ...