Does your relationship rely on physical intimacy? Physical intimacy is one of the key factors that sets apart any relationship from a romantic one. The kissing, the cuddling, the caressing… you get ...

Psychology knows a great deal about the role of emotional connections between romantic partners, but little about the physical affection side of the equation. Yet, in daily life, everyone can attest ...

Building and maintaining a romantic relationship requires constant effort and understanding. Love thrives when nurtured with subtle yet impactful gestures that speak volumes without saying a word.

Science says love is not the dramatic, effortless feeling movies promise. Research shows love is built through trust, empathy ...

When my father had an affair and my parents divorced, my father married a woman who did her best to destroy my delicate teenage self-esteem. My dad chose her side every time. At the same time, my ...

Emotional abuse isn't as easy to spot as physical forms of abuse, which may complicate arguments as the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. Among several other accusations of physical and sexual ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Could your beliefs about love and relationships be setting you up for ...

There’s a lot of talk of “flags” in dating and relationships. Perhaps the most common ― red flags ― refer to signs of toxic behavior or clear incompatibility in a partner. Think: love-bombing, being ...

"Watch What Happens Live" host and executive producer of the "Real Housewives" franchise, Andy Cohen, is opening up like never before. During his appearance on a new episode of Alex Cooper's wildly ...

The starting point in all of this is deciding what we mean by physical affection. According to the Brigham Young team, it’s best defined as “any touch intended to arouse feelings of love in the giver ...