It is no surprise that affection is important in relationships—but have you ever thought about how important it truly is? Consider this: Affection is the Number One reason couples seek therapy (Doss ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more than having identical needs. Physical touch is widely believed to be one of ...

Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when it comes to expressing personal needs like affection. It’s easy to assume that your partner should naturally know how you feel, but that’s not ...

“Affection deprivation” refers to an inadequacy of emotional warmth, care and nurturing in one’s life, particularly in interpersonal relationships. It occurs when individuals do not receive the ...