Almost every time I speak to a general-public audience about my research on polyamory, someone eventually asks if poly people’s desire for multiple partners means that they don’t really love each ...

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 ...

Most of us easily get the concept of physical cheating. It's clear and concrete. But emotional cheating? It's more subtle, ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

Understanding when a relationship needs professional help isn’t always straightforward. While many couples experience natural ebbs and flows in their connection, certain patterns can signal deeper ...

Cheating in a relationship can take on many forms, and it depends on the boundaries you have set with your partner as to ...

New research finds that AI companions can provide emotional support, intimacy, and personal growth, but they can also erode human relationships.

From emotionally perceptive chatbots to immersive virtual love stories, AI companions are increasingly stepping into roles ...

Unveiling the subtle yet profound indicators of a man's deepest affection, as understood through the lens of psychological ...

Dating in today’s world requires navigating complex emotional landscapes where not everyone enters relationships with the same intentions or capacity for deep connection. While most people experience ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...