Getting into a new relationship can sometimes feel like exploring uncharted waters. We all crave a deeper understanding of our partners’ lives, stronger bonds, and a bit of laughter along the way, but ...

A solid list of questions for couples is a date-night companion worth having. And that’s just as true for your first date as it is for your 500th — because the work (and the fun!) of getting to know ...

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 ...

The bedroom silence that settles over many marriages can feel deafening. When physical intimacy dwindles to fewer than 10 times annually, couples find themselves navigating uncharted territory that ...

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 ...

Intimacy is key in a healthy, successful relationship. But sexual intimacy is not the only kind of intimacy that matters.

Intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien has years of experience in choreographing sex scenes for film and TV - Nicholas Dawkes/Nicholas Dawkes Photography Her new book could be described as a field guide to ...

Even if you’ve been together for years, there’s always more to discover about your partner. Couples quizzes are a fun way to dig deeper and strengthen your bond, says Valerie Poppel, PhD, clinical ...

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 ...

Sustaining a commitment to emotional intimacy requires noticing when a relationship is moving toward alienation or merger.

Intimacy, whether you’re looking to establish it or evolve it, has a lot to do with keeping a spirit of curiosity about each other and asking questions. That doesn’t mean questions to ask your partner ...