Emotional intimacy is the quiet, strong connection that keeps relationships strong. It’s that sense of being really understood and emotionally connected with your partner, where trust is deep, ...

Almost every time I speak to a general-public audience about my research on polyamory, someone eventually asks if poly people’s desire for multiple partners means that they don’t really love each ...

Experiential intimacy is all about the shared experiences, like private inside jokes or memories that have a special meaning ...

In long-term relationships, it's all too easy to fall into routine, leading to relationships that may start to feel stale.

According to relationship experts, the best guidance here comes with understanding the differences between deep, intimate friendship (or platonic intimacy) and deep, intimate situationships (or ...

We all know relationships take work. But there's one sneaky little saboteur that can undo even the strongest connections: emotional withholding. It's when someone deliberately holds back emotional ...

You remember how it used to be. The long conversations that flowed effortlessly into the night. The knowing glances across a crowded room. The feeling that someone truly saw you, understood you, and ...

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 ...

Loneliness is a common experience in relationships, but there are attainable steps to rebuild emotional connection and safety. Feeling lonely while in a relationship is a common experience that can be ...

The basketball legend’s approach to vulnerability in relationships raises concerning questions about modern masculinity and intimacy. Shaquille O’Neal’s recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast has ...