Intimacy is essential for healthy, fulfilling relationships, as it fosters deep emotional, physical, mental, and even spiritual bonds. Yet, many couples unknowingly make mistakes that create distance ...

For most of us, the word “romance” conjures up images of candlelit dinners, thoughtful gifts, and heartfelt sentiments of romantic love. Others, like one of my clients, go much, much farther with ...

Intimacy disorder affects how people connect emotionally and physically with others in close relationships. While it’s not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, mental health professionals see it as a ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...