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 ...

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 ...

Last night I went to dinner with two single friends. It was an impromptu invitation that I hesitated to accept. Usually, when I accept these invitations I end up regretting them. I hesitate to go out ...

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 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 ...

A healthy marriage is built upon connection and intimacy, but intimacy and sex are not the same. Connection in six types of intimacy (emotional, physical, recreational, spiritual, financial and sexual ...

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, ...

I was married for seven years to a wonderful man, a man who made me feel safe, loved, and cared for every day. Sure, we argued, but we got over it. We talked things through. Our sex life? Non-existent ...

Long-term marriage can bring emotional changes, communication challenges and unexpected realities that many couples rarely ...

Do your intrusive thoughts about taboos shake the trust your partner has in you? How can couples coping with intrusive sexual or violent thoughts achieve intimacy in their marriages? How can we have ...