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 ...

That feeling of being known by someone, without saying a word? That’s intimacy, and a new book from Dr. Justin Garcia says it’s oxygen for your relationships.

Since I started using ChatGPT last February, I have used it as a "virtual lover" for a lot of testing and interaction. I have published nearly 100 articles, been interviewed three times on a radio ...

When I was younger, I based my worth on how wanted I was by a lover or potential partner. I was preoccupied with romantic prospects. This makes sense, given that we’ve been overfed the idea that ...

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 ...

Everyone has an idea of what constitutes cheating in a committed romantic relationship. Chances are, your definition of cheating seems logical, accurate, and obvious…to you. It’s easy to assume that ...

Intimacy versus isolation refers to a stage of development in young adulthood. During this time, a person develops close friendships and a love relationship, both of which are intimate. When this does ...

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 ...