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 ...

In the complex landscape of modern relationships, maintaining physical intimacy remains one of the most challenging aspects of marriage. While many couples experience periods of reduced physical ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. We often romanticize marriage as a magical union—something ...

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, ...

My husband and I have been married for 17 years and we have four children. We met in college and married a few years later. For the most part, our marriage has been a happy one. But one aspect that ...

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 ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have been married to my spouse for two decades and in a committed relationship with him for 23 years. We are parents to a 17-year-old son. While our relationship is characterized by ...

In a relationship, everything that happens inside the bedroom has a sizable influence on everything outside of it — and vice versa. While some lucky partners can enjoy a thriving sex life no matter ...

Debunking marriage myths: Psychologists and counsellors are challenging outdated beliefs, from the need for perfect compatibility to the idea that strong couples can thrive in isolation. Rules for ...

Intimacy is a touchy subject and requires a solid foundation of trust in a relationship. We completely open ourselves to our partners, so total trust in the other person is vital. Their touch can ...

My wife and I are coming up on a significant anniversary, the kind with an “0” at the end that you don’t want to forget. We have each been previously divorced, so we both know firsthand the painful ...