Even though marriages and long-term relationships are often defined by major events — like having kids or moving in together — it’s actually the little things that matter most. From sparking intimacy ...

When a marriage starts to drift, it often shows up early in a few subtle ways. Often, we first notice these problems in how ...

Marriage isn't a static institution; it's a dynamic partnership that requires continuous effort, understanding, and adaptation. While love may be the foundation, the daily actions and choices you make ...

Marriage can sometimes be a bit of a balancing act, but when loneliness creeps in, it can feel isolating for both partners. It's easy to get caught up in routines and forget to check in on each other, ...

We have all seen them in public. Couples who enjoy easy, loving, seemingly effortless chemistry in all settings. What is the spark that keeps fanning the flame? Research reveals how dating your spouse ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been married for 28 years, and I’m starting to feel like my husband doesn’t love me as much anymore as he ...

My husband and I have been married for almost 15 years, and we have two children. Our sex life has not been compatible since our wedding night. While we were intimate during the earlier part of our ...

Dear Lonely: You’re not overreacting; you’re simply noticing a shift in your marriage and longing for the closeness you once ...

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 ...