Unlike emperor penguins and prairie voles, humans aren’t biologically programmed to be monogamous. Throughout history, most human societies (like most of the animal kingdom) have practiced some form ...

If you feel lonely even while sharing a life with someone else, you are not broken. From the outside, your relationship may look stable, but inside you feel unseen, disconnected, and unsure where you ...

Relationships are a lot healthier if you do more than just “show up.” Many centuries ago, Aristotle described three key features of humans—we are driven to make meaning in our lives; we are able to ...

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 ...

Intimate and social relationships remain important for older adults residing in assisted-living facilities, according to a recent study. In a study examining the intimate and social relationships of ...

At first you and your partner were sucking face and ignoring how completely obnoxious you were when it came to public displays of affection. Physical intimacy fueled by passion defined those early ...

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 ...

Even though they're usually pitted at two different points on the spectrum of romantic love, according to a study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, emotional connection and ...

Couples are increasingly adopting workplace-style communication in their personal lives, a shift linked to the rise of remote work and productivity culture. Researchers warn that this ...

Houston – Love does not usually fall apart overnight. Most of the time, it fades quietly when life gets busy and no one is paying attention. Jobs, kids, schedules, and stress can slowly push ...