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Even the healthiest relationships go through periods where the spark fades, and the monotony of life takes over. When that ...

Intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien has years of experience in choreographing sex scenes for film and TV - Nicholas Dawkes/Nicholas Dawkes Photography Her new book could be described as a field guide to ...

Many people assume that happy relationships depend on constant romance or big surprises. But psychologists and relationship specialists increasingly emphasize a different truth: lasting love is often ...

Happy relationships don’t just happen by chance. They’re built through consistent, meaningful actions that couples prioritize week after week. The strongest couples know that small rituals create the ...

Terry Real shares simple strategies for surviving fights and maintaining long-term intimacy. By Catherine Pearson In his work as a couples therapist, Terry Real sees people asking more from their ...

Many couples see intimacy as a "nice to have" in relationships. It's sweet when it's there, but not essential. This is especially true after the honeymoon period wears off. As a sex therapist and ...

Do you think affection is just “nice to have”? Recent psychological research shows it may be essential to your relationship’s success. Most people probably have a general sense that physical affection ...

Attraction will naturally change over time. Here’s what actually sustains a lasting relationship, according to rigorous ...

When it comes to sexual experiences and intimacy, many couples focus primarily on the main event, overlooking a crucial element that could transform their relationship. Sex therapists and relationship ...

I’ve been blogging for Psychology Today for almost five years, and this will be the shortest and most straightforward entry I’ve written. It’s as simple as this: The next time your partner starts any ...

When couples divide household responsibilities fairly, something powerful happens — their intimacy deepens. Shared chores may seem like a mundane part of everyday life, but beneath that routine lies a ...