Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

Arielle Ford is a leading presence in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement. She is the bestselling author of eight books including Wabi Sabi Love. She believes that with a simple ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Sexual shame and guilt are pervasive emotions that can cast a shadow over intimate relationships, hindering communication and stifling personal growth. Sexuality is often shrouded in ...

Music serves as a powerful catalyst for emotional connection, with research consistently showing its ability to strengthen bonds between partners. Recent studies in relationship psychology demonstrate ...

Although, It’s true that sex helps reach some deep level of emotional connection, but in romantic relationships, it’s meant to build on the existence of things like trust, love, respect, communication ...

If you’re currently experiencing some difficulties with your partner due to an addiction to alcohol or drugs, there are techniques that can help improve the situation and create greater intimacy in ...

Building intimacy in a relationship is a complex process and believe it or not, there are many different types of intimacy. Intimacy with another person requires self awareness, compassion and ...

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 ...

Why do people misidentify control as love? Here are three ways to answer that question. Not everything that looks like love to begin with actually turns out to be true. Sometimes, what feels intense ...

Beyond stereotypes and superficial talks, what a man truly desires in a relationship is emotional stability, intimate connection, and loyalty that leaves no room for doubt. This is suggested by ...