Nobody talks about this enough, and the silence has consequences. Older adults are regularly assumed to be past all of this by their doctors, by their adult children, and sometimes by their own ...

You’re here because you have questions about intimacy and aging. Whether you’re experiencing changes in function, navigating new relationships, or simply curious about what intimacy looks like in ...

You might think sexuality declines with age – but senior singletons want to get caught up in the throes of passion too, according to a new study. Researchers have discovered that romance and sexual ...

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 ...

Emotional intimacy means feeling close, supported, and trusted while openly sharing thoughts and feelings. It can improve relationship quality, commitment, and well-being. Emotional intimacy and ...

Sustaining a commitment to emotional intimacy requires noticing when a relationship is moving toward alienation or merger.

Ian Kerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and contributor on the topic of relationships for CNN. His most recent book is a guide for couples, “So Tell Me About the Last Time You ...