In the wake of Kristy and Desmond Scott’s very public separation, the same words float around social media from a plethora of ...

Tension: We crave authentic connection while simultaneously using digital interfaces that train us to expect intimacy without the discomfort it requires. Noise: Wellness culture frames digital ...

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, influencing nearly every aspect of modern relationships. From Instagram to Facebook and Twitter, these platforms have introduced new ...

Just lately we learned some intimate details about Congressman Anthony Weiner. His story got me thinking about the social psychology of electronic connections. Perhaps the most striking facets of the ...

The landscape of human connection is undergoing a seismic shift, one that has been quietly accelerating for decades but has now reached a fever pitch. We have moved from the tangible exchange of ...

When a dear friend told me a few weeks ago that she and her spouse had been deeply intimate the night before, I naturally assumed that she was referring to good sex, which also helped explain her ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...

During the holidays, couples can purposefully explore different forms of intimacy in ways that everyday life rarely allows. According to consultant psychologist James Bosse, when intimacy is nurtured, ...