Understanding when a relationship needs professional help isn’t always straightforward. While many couples experience natural ebbs and flows in their connection, certain patterns can signal deeper ...

Last night I went to dinner with two single friends. It was an impromptu invitation that I hesitated to accept. Usually, when I accept these invitations I end up regretting them. I hesitate to go out ...

In the complex landscape of modern relationships, maintaining physical intimacy remains one of the most challenging aspects of marriage. While many couples experience periods of reduced physical ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have been married to my spouse for two decades and in a committed relationship with him for 23 years. We are parents to a 17-year-old son. While our relationship is characterized by ...

Intimacy is a touchy subject and requires a solid foundation of trust in a relationship. We completely open ourselves to our partners, so total trust in the other person is vital. Their touch can ...

Intimacy—that feeling of closeness, connectedness, and togetherness shared between people—is one of the most important and rewarding components of a healthy romantic relationship. When I work with ...

Dear Annie: I have been married to my spouse for two decades and in a committed relationship with him for 23 years. We are parents to a 17-year-old son. While our relationship is characterized by ...

Marriage is like vintage wine. It gets better as it ages. See the various stages it goes though as it grows. 1. Blind stage: This is the first phase of the relationship. Some experts call it the ...

Do your intrusive thoughts about taboos shake the trust your partner has in you? How can couples coping with intrusive sexual or violent thoughts achieve intimacy in their marriages? How can we have ...

Fear of emotional intimacy can stem from various reasons. There have been instances where individuals, even after being ...