The “Black Wife Effect” isn’t magic or myth. Psychology explains why close relationships can change how we show up.

How Important is Intimacy in a Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular ...

Intimacy in a romantic relationship is about feeling emotionally connected and supported by your partner, mentally and physically. You share a special and unique bond. Real intimacy involves both ...

When you first enter into a relationship, intimacy tends to come easily. You want to know everything there is to know about your partner and they want to know everything there is to know about you.

Relationships are a lot healthier if you do more than just “show up.” Many centuries ago, Aristotle described three key features of humans—we are driven to make meaning in our lives; we are able to ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

Maya A. Yampolsky has received funding from both the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Fonds de recherche du Québec. Iman Sta-Ali, Libera Amadiwakama Mochihashi, and Renaud ...

Polyamory is a type of consensual nonmonogamy where people have more than one partner at a time. Unlike cheating, polyamory is based on open communication, trust, and mutual agreement among partners.

In the 21st century, monogamy isn’t necessarily the norm anymore. While open relationships, swinging, and polyamory were once considered somewhat taboo topics, that’s a thing of the past. Today, it's ...