The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

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 ...

Most all relationships are in flux today. Whether sequential monogamy, multiple concurrent unions, choosing single as a preference, or the ever-romantic choice of long-term intimacy, many people are ...

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

The mercury continues climbing across the United States, and relationship experts report a corresponding surge in couples seeking innovative ways to maintain intimacy during sweltering summer months.

On the outside, couples may play the part of happy and in love. From singing each other's praises to making cute remarks, the average person wouldn't suspect anything is wrong. But when you look a bit ...

Emotional intimacy and connection play an incredibly important role in creating physical closeness, longevity, and affection in a relationship, according to a study published in the Journal of Social ...

In the popular 1992 film A League of Their Own, Tom Hanks's character angrily declares, "There's no crying in baseball!" Maybe not in baseball, but without question, within the rigorous context of our ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m 73, and my wife is 74. We’ve been married for 53 years and have never spent a night apart due to marital conflict. Admittedly, each of us may have spent a night or two on the couch, ...

A new article in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology shows that strong and supportive relationships can improve heart health for individuals with cardiovascular disease and calls for partners to be ...