When married people live in different cities or countries because of work, when partners stay together to co-parent long ...

My mentor Professor Garth Fletcher has a new book out, co-written with three of the other smartest minds in relationships research. It's called The Science of Intimate Relationships, and is an ...

Romantic relationships are built on a foundation of intimacy. New research shows how sharing deep emotions with your partner can strengthen this foundation.

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

Older adults say sexual intimacy remains central when starting romantic relationships, challenging stereotypes that desire fades with age.

Professional women are experimenting with AI companionship—and it may reveal deeper frustrations with today’s dating landscape.

Unlike emperor penguins and prairie voles, humans aren’t biologically programmed to be monogamous. Throughout history, most human societies (like most of the animal kingdom) have practiced some form ...

Intimacy fades in plain sight, often while two people sit inches apart on the same couch. When the connection weakens, ...

Intimate and social relationships remain important for older adults residing in assisted-living facilities, according to a recent study. In a study examining the intimate and social relationships of ...