Fewer people are interested in having children these days or getting married, and a recent study showed that Gen Z folks prefer “nomance” to romance in movies and videos (Rivas-Lara et al., 2023).

There are so many different ways to build intimacy with our partners. From new sex positions to kissing for six seconds at a time, most people are open to trying pretty much anything to keep the magic ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

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 ...

During the holidays, couples can purposefully explore different forms of intimacy in ways that everyday life rarely allows. According to consultant psychologist James Bosse, when intimacy is nurtured, ...