For many of us, the quality of our close relationships determines how good we feel about ourselves, and about life in general. Though we usually think about closeness to mean the same as intimacy, ...

When a relationship feels heavy for ‘no clear reason,’ there are usually multiple reasons behind it. They're just waiting to ...

We've all heard the expression "happy wife, happy life." But research shows having a happy partner can also help you live a healthier life. They followed about 2,000 married couples. Those who ...

The need for closeness is an ordinary feature of human existence. Relationships provide support for everyone's emotional needs in a variety of ways. In attachment theory, this support becomes a vital ...

It’s easy to dismiss lighthearted banter as nothing more than playful distraction in relationships. Yet, research suggests it’s far more profound than it seems. Riffing, or lighthearted banter, is a ...

Sarah Ferguson gushed over her close relationship with King Charles III before he stripped her of her titles. After Sarah Ferguson joined the family in 1986, she and King Charles III remained close.