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 ...

If you live long enough, you kind of figure out that lust, love and marriage might be three different experiences. Think of it this way: Love is when nobody else matters; lust is when nobody else ...

Self-centered mindsets and misguided “romanticized” views of marriage can also lead couples to divorce, Wilcox says. In later ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where physical intimacy often becomes routine, many couples are discovering an unexpected path to deeper connection – planned periods of abstinence. This approach, ...

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 ...

Marriages thrive when couples can turn towards each other in challenging moments, instead of creating distance. A new study published this month in Personal Relationships examined the factors ...

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 ...

That feeling of being known by someone, without saying a word? That’s intimacy, and a new book from Dr. Justin Garcia says it’s oxygen for your relationships.

Dear Annie: I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I dated long distance for a year before we married. During this time, he told me he had post-SSRI syndrome. After stopping the medication, he could still “perform” but no ...