Affection is often the first thing to go when something feels off in a marriage. But it’s rarely about just being “too busy” or “not in the mood.” When a woman pulls back physically or emotionally, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. The “desire gap” refers to differences in the level of sexual and affectionate ...

Learning the intricacies of human relationships often involves more than just an exchange of love and affection. Sometimes, the dynamics tilt towards power plays, manifesting in subtle yet impactful ...

Rather, a couple’s longevity is often a result of relational strengths partners build through intention. These strengths determine how partners respond to and meet each other’s needs, deal with ...

When people in a relationship have similar interests in some of the same activities, they will typically experience a ...

When it comes to maintaining a strong and passionate connection in a relationship, many couples focus primarily on the sexual aspect. While sexual intimacy is undoubtedly important, there’s another, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. “Affection deprivation” refers to an inadequacy of emotional warmth, care and ...

Dealing with a loss of love and romantic intimacy in a marriage or any other long-term relationship can be disorienting and derail everyday life. It’s not only hard for the partner on the receiving ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m a 48-year-old man, married for 21 years to my beautiful wife. We live in Canada and have shared many good years together, but things began to unravel last year when we started facing ...

Sister Wives star Christine Brown endured years of emotional neglect during her 27-year spiritual marriage to Kody Brown. As one of four wives, she often felt sidelined, particularly after Kody ...