Intimacy issues are common in marriages, and a decline in sexual activity can be both a symptom and a cause of deeper relational problems. Understanding why sex might be absent in your marriage and ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...

Dear Annie: I have been married to my spouse for two decades and in a committed relationship with him for 23 years. We are parents to a 17-year-old son. While our relationship is characterized by ...

In the complex landscape of modern relationships, maintaining physical intimacy remains one of the most challenging aspects of marriage. While many couples experience periods of reduced physical ...

Let’s pause here and point out that there’s nothing necessarily “wrong” with not having sex in a partnership or marriage. “It is only a problem if it is a problem for your relationship,” therapist Lea ...

You might imagine super happy marriages to be corny and I wouldn’t disagree. But, I put together this list of emotional intimacy exercises so you can see how everyday life will improve when you have a ...

Understand the healthy boundaries that a couple can experience in their sex life together. Sex is a vital ingredient for bonding in marriage, and some married couples have harboured questions about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A new study published this month in Personal Relationships examined the factors ...

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