Marriage is such a beautiful ride — but let’s not be naive and think that it’s always cruising along like a boat full-sail. It’s a mixture of love, laughter, uncomfortable conversations, and ...

When Kevin, 42, and Melissa, 43, attended their first counseling session, they spoke about the lack of connection between them. Sitting on opposite ends of the sofa, they avoided eye contact and ...

This post is part 1 of a series. We live in an era when building and sustaining a meaningful, intimate relationship within marriage has become increasingly challenging. This difficulty is rooted in ...

There is a moment, you probably remember it, when you realised you had not been touched in three weeks. Not touched meaningfully. Not touched like someone who was wanted. Your husband had patted your ...

This research-backed technique invites you to rediscover your spouse through sensation, attunement and shared vulnerability—beyond expectations. In the dynamics of marriage, intimacy manifests in ...

Even though they're usually pitted at two different points on the spectrum of romantic love, according to a study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, emotional connection and ...

I was married for seven years to a wonderful man, a man who made me feel safe, loved, and cared for every day. Sure, we argued, but we got over it. We talked things through. Our sex life? Non-existent ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...