Most affairs don’t start in hotel rooms or dating apps — they begin when someone feels unseen in their own relationship. Research from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy reveals ...

Throughout my Psychology Today series, I have written about the concept of deceptive affection. This is a concept I proposed around 2009 and it describes what happens when feeling and communicating ...

A new study suggests that the total amount of warmth shared between partners matters more than whether they express it ...

Affection is more than just a feeling—it's an essential action that strengthens bonds and enriches relationships. Dedicate uninterrupted time to your partner to foster a deeper emotional connection.

Dear Annie: Over the years, I have read numerous letters to advice columnists from women complaining their man doesn’t show the amount of affection they want. Most advice has usually been for them to ...

Discover the psychological signs that indicate a lack of love and commitment in your relationship. Learn to spot the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learning the intricacies of human relationships often involves more than just an exchange of love and affection. Sometimes, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. A “hot-and-cold” relationship refers to a dynamic where one ...

True love isn’t just about passion, it’s about how safe, valued and connected you can make each other feel in relationships. When you think about romantic love, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s grand ...

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 ...