As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

Affectionate touch, such as hugging, holding hands, kissing, or cuddling, is a way of expressing fondness, love, and support in our intimate relationships. It has been well documented that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. The “desire gap” refers to differences in the level of sexual and affectionate ...

Learning the intricacies of human relationships often involves more than just an exchange of love and affection. Sometimes, the dynamics tilt towards power plays, manifesting in subtle yet impactful ...

Affection is often the first thing to go when something feels off in a marriage. But it’s rarely about just being “too busy” or “not in the mood.” When a woman pulls back physically or emotionally, ...

Ever wondered why some relationships make you feel at peace, while others excite you but leave you with doubts? Not all forms of love are the same, and that's perfectly okay. Throughout life, we go ...

When it comes to maintaining a strong and passionate connection in a relationship, many couples focus primarily on the sexual aspect. While sexual intimacy is undoubtedly important, there’s another, ...

A Hollywood intimacy coordinator believes Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni had “genuine affection” while filming “It Ends With Us.” Mia Schachter, who is not affiliated with the movie, weighed in on ...

A Hollywood intimacy coordinator believes there was, at least at one point, some “affection” between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Dueling lawsuits filed by Lively, 37, and Baldoni, 41, include ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m a 48-year-old man, married for 21 years to my beautiful wife. We live in Canada and have shared many good years together, but things began to unravel last year when we started facing ...