Intimacy fades in plain sight, often while two people sit inches apart on the same couch. When the connection weakens, ...

Recent research found that the desire for romance and intimacy in relationships doesn't decrease for older adults. In fact, many older adults view a lack of intimacy as a "deal breaker" in a new ...

Some relationships run almost entirely through a phone. There are good morning texts, running commentary about the day, ...

The majority of older adults do not agree that companionship is more important in a long-term relationship than intimate ...

Romantic relationships are built on a foundation of intimacy. New research shows how sharing deep emotions with your partner can strengthen this foundation.

During the holidays, couples can purposefully explore different forms of intimacy in ways that everyday life rarely allows. According to consultant psychologist James Bosse, when intimacy is nurtured, ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. You’ve probably heard of the “three-date rule” — or maybe even the five-date one ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

Achievement and productivity can become a couple's entire identity, bringing along a false sense of security. Without emotional rawness, a bland emptiness can pervade.

The mercury continues climbing across the United States, and relationship experts report a corresponding surge in couples seeking innovative ways to maintain intimacy during sweltering summer months.

Some see gooning as a form of sexual exploration or experimentation. For others, it functions as a coping mechanism for loneliness, anxiety or emotional distress. And for others still, it’s a place ...