Most people want love. But what many of us don’t realize is that, deep down, we may also be terrified of it. The fear of intimacy can creep into our relationships in ways we don’t even notice—it can ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

We don't usually think about fear when we imagine building a life with someone. Relationships should bring joy, intimacy, connection. Yet for millions of people around the world, intense phobias ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Some of us are driven by desperation in love. For others, the fear of love is ...

They actively avoid situations where they might end up falling for someone. As amazing as falling in love can be, for some men it can feel more like a trap. It takes a lot of vulnerability and ...

What’s emerging isn’t a rejection of desire, but a refinement of it. Intimacy is being approached with more intention and ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...