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 ...

In the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant’s character says how, whenever he gets gloomy with the state of the world, he thinks about the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport. The reason is on ...

People raised in warm, physically affectionate families are more likely to expect and enjoy close contact (Photo: iStock) Physical touch plays an important role in romantic relationships, yet many ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more than having identical needs. Physical touch is widely believed to be one of ...

Relationship transformations don’t always require expensive therapy sessions or lengthy heart-to-heart conversations. Sometimes, the most profound changes emerge from the simplest possible gesture—a ...

Being on the same page as a romantic partner about physical affection is linked to a healthier relationship, especially behind closed doors. A recent study published in Personal Relationships found ...

He admitted that his son needing physical affection from him came out of nowhere. As kids get older and into their teenage years, all of those hormonal changes can make them quite cranky and irritable ...

In the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant's character says how, whenever he gets gloomy with the state of the world, he thinks about the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport. The reason is on ...

Physical touch plays an important role in romantic relationships, yet many couples struggle to express or maintain it consistently. The reasons are often varied and overlapping, rooted in early life ...