Intimacy is more than sex — and also, it’s not less. This section dives into attachment, emotional, physical, and sexual connection between partners. Whether you’re longing for closeness, struggling with desire, or rekindling affection, we offer tools and insight to help you find each other again — with more ease, courage, and delight.
Revised 3/25/24 In this series of posts, we’ll explore the fascinating world of attachment-based couples therapy and how it can help couples strengthen their emotional connections and improve their relationships. We’ll begin by discussing the…
This post is for anyone who has made themselves deeply vulnerable in a relationship and was shamed in return. I know it hurts. I know it felt horrible. But I salute you. I honor you….
On a marvelous summer’s day, as a couple was driving to see me, they drove past a sheep in a meadow. Barbara tried to make a Gottman “Bid for Connection” with her husband, John. She…
You’ve just come home from an upsetting workplace interaction with your boss where you felt disrespected, invalidated, and emotionally abused. You are looking for an emotional connection. You want your husband to pay attention to…
The frequency of sexual activity in marriage varies a lot from couple to couple. There is no definitive answer to how often a married couples should have sex, as individual circumstances, preferences, and relationship dynamics…
We all know the heartache of being apart from the one we love. But could that yearning to reunite actually be critical to forming an enduring bond? A groundbreaking new study suggests that how our…
A reader asked: What is a misconception that people have about sex therapists? The biggest one is that there is a lot of hot, sexy talk in a sex therapist’s office. The truth is that…
Understanding how trauma affects relationships can help couples build stronger, healthier connections. When one partner has experienced trauma, especially during childhood, it can create unexpected challenges in trust, communication, and intimacy. This post explores the…
Is your marriage missing that spark in the bedroom? You’re not alone. Many couples find themselves in a “sex-starved marriage” at some point – but the good news is, it doesn’t have to stay that…
For many couples, a sexless marriage is a painful reality that can leave them feeling isolated, frustrated, and hopeless. However, the story of Tina and Bill demonstrates that even in the most challenging circumstances, there…
Fighting with your partner can feel like being stuck in a loop – you both know what the other person will say before they say it. But there’s a way to break free from these…
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the Secure-Anxious attachment combination. We’ll discuss the key characteristics and dynamics of this combination and how it can foster a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Secure and…
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can impact our sexual health and experiences. Despite the importance of addressing these changes, many healthcare providers lack the training, time, or comfort level to discuss…
What’s the secret to amazing sexual chemistry that lasts? While falling in love, feeling drawn to each other, and sharing intimate moments are all important, the real key may lie in something less discussed: matching…
In an era where digital connections often overshadow physical ones, the simple act of holding hands might be more powerful than we realize. Recent groundbreaking research from Binghamton University reveals that these small gestures of…
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