Intimacy involves a high degree of vulnerability and any time that we are challenged to drop our defenses we are likely to feel some degree of apprehension in regard to concerns about how others may ...

Enlightening that self-love isn’t a buzzword or indulgence, but the bedrock of emotional safety, clear communication, and ...

Relational maturity means meeting your partner at eye level. Believing you’re more or less emotional is often a clever way to ...

Your partner’s relationship jitters could actually be gamophobia. Experiencing apprehension before making significant life decisions or entering new relationships is a universal phenomenon. However, ...

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Intimacy disorder affects how people connect emotionally and physically with others in close relationships. While it’s not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, mental health professionals see it as a ...

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 ...

In PEOPLE's exclusive sneak peek, Cleo is confused that Christian fears real-life rejection because he "has always been very forward and flirtatious" in their conversations online Esther Kang is a ...

The straight answer to your question about bullying is yes; it can interfere with the ability to trust another person in an intimate way. The worst aspect is that your self-image will have been so ...

When couples engage in open communication about their sexual desires and needs, they unlock a multitude of benefits for their relationship. First and foremost, it strengthens both the emotional and ...