Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

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 ...

Building and maintaining intimacy in a relationship requires dedicated effort and understanding. While many couples share deep love, they often struggle to connect on more profound levels. Intimacy ...

Talking about your experiences, emotions, and goals with your partner can help build emotional intimacy. Small gestures of appreciation, shared laughter, and exploring new activities can also ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over for more than a decade. My wife’s libido has waned, which I understand. What she does do is ...

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, ...

Has sex started to feel like a chore or a stressor rather than something that connects you? Maybe you've tried talking about it and have even gone to individual or couples counseling, but it hasn't ...