This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. You’ve probably heard of the “three-date rule” — or maybe even the five-date one — when it comes to having intimacy. But the truth is, there’s no universal ...

How Soon Is Too Soon? This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. You’ve probably heard of the “three-date rule” — or maybe even the five-date one — when it comes to being intimate. But the truth is, ...

When it comes to relationships, being comfortable is not necessarily the same as sharing emotional intimacy. But if you're in a long-term relationship, how do you maintain closeness over time? In this ...

Have you noticed how intimacy has started to occur in sporadic bursts? We schedule, package, and designate it for special ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...