This article was edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It’s normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

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In a new article, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, lead author Hannah Williamson and colleagues from the University of Texas at Austin expose a major problem with the ...

For all the joy that romantic relationships bring us, it is needless to say that they are hard work. In the United States, it is estimated that one in two marriages ends in divorce. Other data show ...

Recent research found that the desire for romance and intimacy in relationships doesn't decrease for older adults. In fact, many older adults view a lack of intimacy as a "deal breaker" in a new ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

Jealousy, an emotion as ancient as human relationships themselves, can manifest in various ways within romantic partnerships. While some might initially view it as harmless or even flattering, ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...

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Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first appeared in the March-April 1991 issue of Yoga Journal.