Parents should not force their kids to hug relatives at family events. Teaching kids that they must provide physical ...

Most of us have been there — lying inches from someone we love, desperately craving their touch but paralyzed by the fear ...

Some people love Valentine's day. Others don't. But they can still feel a "performance anxiety" about the day. You don't have to buy expensive gifts to show your partner you love them. Physical ...

Last week, we talked about those times when your sex life is just not enough for you. But now I'm wondering if you're satisfied in a way that doesn't involve sex. Or eating a giant bowl of macaroni ...

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 ...

The Girl Scouts is reminding its members they don't "owe anyone a hug" ahead of the holiday season — declaring it could give impressionable children "the wrong idea about consent and physical ...

Whether you're in lockdown alone, with housemates, family or partner, it's likely you're missing many parts of your 'normal' life right now. We all are. And one aspect of life pre-lockdown many people ...

For some couples, having different nonsexual intimacy preferences can be a strain on the relationship. Here’s how to meet in the middle. By Allison Hope Hugs. Back rubs. Cuddling. Holding hands. There ...

In an era of consumerism, where love is often equated with lavish gifts and expensive dates, a counter-movement is gaining traction. Couples and friends alike are discovering that the most profound ...

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My husband and I love each other very much, but we have grown apart for a while now. I’ve done my best to be a good and ...