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

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

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.

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

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.