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New research published in Violence Against Women identifies distinct profiles of love in romantic relationships and links ...

We all know relationships take work. But there's one sneaky little saboteur that can undo even the strongest connections: emotional withholding. It's when someone deliberately holds back emotional ...

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Understanding when a relationship needs professional help isn’t always straightforward. While many couples experience natural ebbs and flows in their connection, certain patterns can signal deeper ...

We often think that sex leads to intimacy, and while this can be true, it's more often the case that it's the other way ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other ...

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 ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

Frequency vs. quality, communication, not comparing your sex life to that of others, reigniting passion and more.