How Important is Intimacy in a Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular ...

Nobody talks about this enough, and the silence has consequences. Older adults are regularly assumed to be past all of this by their doctors, by their adult children, and sometimes by their own ...

Ian Kerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and contributor on the topic of relationships for CNN. His most recent book is a guide for couples, “So Tell Me About the Last Time You ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where physical intimacy often becomes routine, many couples are discovering an unexpected path to deeper connection – planned periods of abstinence. This approach, ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

Research reveals how this often-overlooked emotional technique creates deeper bonds than physical intimacy alone When most people hear the word “intimacy,” their minds immediately jump to physical ...

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 ...