At first you and your partner were sucking face and ignoring how completely obnoxious you were when it came to public ...

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 ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more than having identical needs. Physical touch is widely believed to be one of ...

Relationship transformations don’t always require expensive therapy sessions or lengthy heart-to-heart conversations. Sometimes, the most profound changes emerge from the simplest possible gesture—a ...

The exchange of affection—encompassing physical touch, verbal expressions of tenderness and other forms of interpersonal warmth—plays a pivotal role in human relationships, with considerable ...

A new study published in Personal Relationships suggests that romantic partners experience greater relationship well-being when they share high levels of comfort with physical affection. While the ...

We often treat physical affection as a "luxury," but the science is clear: touch is a biological necessity. This Wednesday, take a moment to evaluate your own "skin hunger." If you feel more exhausted ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I love each other very much, but we have grown apart for a while now. I’ve done my best to be a good and loving wife, yet it seems to be hard for him to give me physical ...

While most of us would see a hug as something positive, new research from New York's Binghamton University suggests that not every embrace comes from a place of affection—in fact, quite the opposite.