Almost every time I speak to a general-public audience about my research on polyamory, someone eventually asks if poly people’s desire for multiple partners means that they don’t really love each ...

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 ...

Some couples seem to have a quiet closeness that doesn’t need constant explanation. It shows up not just in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday ways they interact with each other. These pairs ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

It may be that a committed emotional relationship is an excellent way to grow love. We can think of an emotionally intimate relationship as the commitment of two unique individuals to create unity.

Most of us easily get the concept of physical cheating. It's clear and concrete. But emotional cheating? It's more subtle, ...

In long-term relationships, it's all too easy to fall into routine, leading to relationships that may start to feel stale.

New research finds that AI companions can provide emotional support, intimacy, and personal growth, but they can also erode ...

You’re on a first date at a cozy restaurant and, for once, it's actually not awkward. You're laughing at each other's jokes; you're sharing an app; you're feeling super comfortable the more you chat.

Loneliness is a common experience in relationships, but there are attainable steps to rebuild emotional connection and safety. Feeling lonely while in a relationship is a common experience that can be ...