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

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 ...

We often think that sex leads to intimacy, and while this can be true, it's more often the case that it's the other way ...

Understanding when a relationship needs professional help isn’t always straightforward. While many couples experience natural ebbs and flows in their connection, certain patterns can signal deeper ...

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 Important is Intimacy in a Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

Intimacy in a romantic relationship is about feeling emotionally connected and supported by your partner, mentally and physically. You share a special and unique bond. Real intimacy involves both ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other ...

Relationships thrive on connection, but they also require clear boundaries to function healthily. The most destructive boundary issue plaguing modern couples isn’t about major violations like ...