Wanting love and fearing closeness can exist at the same time, and that contradiction is exactly what makes intimacy issues so confusing. You might genuinely crave a steady relationship, yet feel ...

You’re in an intimacy drought. We hate to see it, but it happens. Whether your relationship status has recently changed or ...

"We don't talk!" This is a common complaint among couples. It is not without consequence. The more important and sensitive issues are avoided, the deeper the intimacy gulf between partners becomes.

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 ...

I’ve been married to my wife for nine years and we share a beautiful life together with our two young children. I came out to ...

My name is Marly, and I work with individuals navigating stress and anxiety in their relationships. Maybe communication feels harder than it should, or you’ve noticed a loss of closeness, intimacy, or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Women’s health has become one of the fastest-growing ...

Dear Carolyn: My fiancee and I are long-distance but see each other nearly every weekend. I am very excited about being married to this woman. She is my best friend and incredibly sexy, in every way ...