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 ...

Have you noticed how intimacy has started to occur in sporadic bursts? We schedule, package, and designate it for special occasions. Sometimes, even “deep conversations” are handled like calendar ...

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 ...

It's just a three letter word. A three letter word that undoubtedly has you simultaneously curious, introspective and possibly defensive. Then there's this word: Intimacy. Yikes. A lot more complex ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

Fun-filled experiences in relationships aren’t just happenstance; they’re something you intentionally create and prioritize to nurture lasting connection. For many couples, it’s easy to become ...

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, ...

Why is financial intimacy important? What are common obstacles to achieving financial intimacy? How can couples begin fostering financial intimacy? How does financial intimacy relate to overall ...

Although, It’s true that sex helps reach some deep level of emotional connection, but in romantic relationships, it’s meant to build on the existence of things like trust, love, respect, communication ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...