As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

In every romantic relationship, emotions play a central role. When those emotions are tied to physical intimacy, they can become even more complex. It’s not uncommon to experience a range of feelings ...

A new study suggests that passively observing strangers engage in affectionate social interactions triggers a physiological ...

The truths relationships demand are often less comforting than we expect, but more stabilizing in the long-run. But that pain ...

You know that feeling at the end of the day when you rest your head on your partner’s shoulder and everything feels better? Or when you get a sense of love and support from a big hug or walking down ...

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 ...