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 ...

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 ...

At the heart of these disconnecting behaviors are deeply rooted beliefs about ourselves — but luckily, research showed that partners' responsiveness could buffer issues of unmet ideals and lack of ...

When a dear friend told me a few weeks ago that she and her spouse had been deeply intimate the night before, I naturally assumed that she was referring to good sex, which also helped explain her ...

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 ...