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 ...

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.

Intimacy is more than just physical touch; it's how a couple connects and communicates. But if you notice these 11 things ...

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 ...

Building a lasting relationship requires more than just sharing a living space and daily routines. The foundation of true intimacy lies in meaningful communication that helps partners understand each ...

When people in a relationship have similar interests in some of the same activities, they will typically experience a ...

Emotional energy shapes our deepest relationships in ways we often fail to recognize. Sigmund Freud, one of the most influential figures in psychology, coined the term “cathexis” to describe the ...

Fun-filled experiences in relationships aren’t just happenstance; they’re something you intentionally create and prioritize to nurture lasting connection. For many couples, it’s easy to become ...

As you and your partner evolve, so does the language of love. Here are three underrated love languages that will keep intimacy alive in your relationship. By now, the concept of love languages, ...

The “Black Wife Effect” isn’t magic or myth. Psychology explains why close relationships can change how we show up.