As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

Whether you’re a touchy-feely person or not, there are multiple reasons to be more physically affectionate in your close relationships. Here are seven, with links to the research: 1. Physical ...

When it comes to maintaining a strong and passionate connection in a relationship, many couples focus primarily on the sexual aspect. While sexual intimacy is undoubtedly important, there’s another, ...

Let’s be honest — when life is chaotic and everything feels like a mess, sometimes all you really want is a long, grounding hug. Not advice, not a to-do list — just a real, heart-to-heart moment where ...

Relationship transformations don’t always require expensive therapy sessions or lengthy heart-to-heart conversations. Sometimes, the most profound changes emerge from the simplest possible gesture—a ...

Affection is often the first thing to go when something feels off in a marriage. But it’s rarely about just being “too busy” or “not in the mood.” When a woman pulls back physically or emotionally, ...

The casual comments about appearance, gender roles and physical affection do more damage than you may realize.