Fearing intimacy and avoiding closeness in relationships is the norm for about 17% of adults in Western cultures. As many readers understand, it can be crazy-making and even infuriating to feel ...

Below are four dimensions of intimacy, based on my book: "7 Keys to Long-Term Relationship Success". Physical – Hugging, kissing, caressing, cuddling, holding, and other forms of physical affection.

Find the time to build intimacy; make the time to dedicate to each other. The key is to put in the effort and lean into it." Here are House's suggestions on how couples can foster intimacy in ...

The Seven Levels of Intimacy: The Art of Loving and the Joy of Being Loved Matthew Kelly. Fireside Books, $22.95 (271pp) ISBN 978-0-7432-6511-9 ...

At the end of the day, great intimacy comes down to three things: communication, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. As we navigate 2025, remember that every relationship is unique, and what ...

Intimacy as well may look different for single people because they define it on their own terms and embrace concepts of love that encompass more than just romantic relationships. People who want to be ...

In the thought-provoking exhibition, “Love Songs: Photography and Intimacy,” at the International Center of Photography, two series of photographs by Nobuyoshi Araki face off on opposite walls ...