When it comes to relationships, being comfortable is not necessarily the same as sharing emotional intimacy. But if you're in a long-term relationship, how do you maintain closeness over time? In this ...

When you first enter into a relationship, intimacy tends to come easily. You want to know everything there is to know about your partner and they want to know everything there is to know about you.

How Soon Is Too Soon? This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. You’ve probably heard of the “three-date rule” — or maybe even the five-date ...

There are tons of ways to be intimate with your partner, including having a really good, deep conversation. In fact, talking to your partner is one of the best ways to truly get to know them and ...

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 ...

You’re pretty sure you’ve finally found the right person for you. You know, the one who listens intently while you vent about your grueling day at work and is there to hold you tightly on the couch ...

Yesterday, I offered sample scripts for what to say in ticklish situations in work-life. Today I turn to relationships. As in this series’ previous installment, it would be a mistake to memorize these ...

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 ...