The bedroom silence that settles over many marriages can feel deafening. When physical intimacy dwindles to fewer than 10 times annually, couples find themselves navigating uncharted territory that ...

The Exhaustion Epidemic Is a Relationship Problem Americans now average a historically low 6.5 hours of sleep per night, and a record-high 57% say they would feel better if they could get more rest.

For all the joy that romantic relationships bring us, it is needless to say that they are hard work. In the United States, it is estimated that one in two marriages ends in divorce. Other data show ...

Acknowledging that you might be contributing significantly to relationship problems requires immense courage and self-awareness. While it feels more comfortable to focus on a partner’s flaws and ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more than having identical needs. Physical touch is widely believed to be one of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Avoiding disagreements can sometimes show a lack of trust, because partners may feel that it's not safe to share their true ...

Intimacy in a romantic relationship is about feeling emotionally connected and supported by your partner, mentally and physically. You share a special and unique bond. Real intimacy involves both ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Valentine’s Day has a way of making people overanalyze their relationships. Not in a dramatic, ...

You’re here because you have questions about intimacy and aging. Whether you’re experiencing changes in function, navigating new relationships, or simply curious about what intimacy looks like in ...