That feeling of being known by someone, without saying a word? That’s intimacy, and a new book from Dr. Justin Garcia says it’s oxygen for your relationships.

It may be that a committed emotional relationship is an excellent way to grow love. We can think of an emotionally intimate relationship as the commitment of two unique individuals to create unity.

In his book “The Intimate Animal,” sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need ...

Intimacy in a romantic relationship is about feeling emotionally connected and supported by your partner, mentally and physically. You share a special and unique bond. Real intimacy involves both ...

How Important is Intimacy in a Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular ...

In both areas, success is built on the same six fundamental ingredients. After more than two decades as a psychosexual therapist, I have learned to listen carefully for what people are not saying.

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

Ending a significant relationship is never an easy thing. For starters, people in an intimate relationship imagine that life will always include that one special person. After all, it takes a huge ...

When you first enter into a relationship, intimacy tends to come easily. You want to know everything there is to know about your partner and they want to know everything there is to know about you.