Using large-scale longitudinal data, we unpack what actually changes when people enter (or leave) romantic relationships.

The mercury continues climbing across the United States, and relationship experts report a corresponding surge in couples seeking innovative ways to maintain intimacy during sweltering summer months.

Relational maturity means meeting your partner at eye level. Believing you’re more or less emotional is often a clever way to ...

Relationships between people of different ethnic or racial backgrounds have become increasingly common. Research indicates that more adolescents and young adults are entering into inter-ethnic ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

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 ...

New research published in Violence Against Women identifies distinct profiles of love in romantic relationships and links ...

Even though they're usually pitted at two different points on the spectrum of romantic love, according to a study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, emotional connection and ...