Romantic relationships evolve over time, but when they cool down consistently, the signs can be painfully obvious. Being in a cold relationship means dealing with emotional distance, lack of affection ...

Dr. Lisa Masse, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Regional Testing Director for New England for LifeStance Health, leading the psychological and neuropsychological testing team. She ...

If you feel like your partners always end up leaving you, are almost always emotionally distant, and do not appreciate you, there could be psychological reasons why you are attracted to them. Healed ...

When emotional intimacy feels like a one-way street, it can strain even the strongest relationships. The absence of emotional connection often manifests in subtle ways, making it challenging to ...

When you think about the concept of being married, it isn't just about sharing a space, a last name, or even a bank account. It's about a deeper connection—an emotional bond that's supposed to weather ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. Many of us have witnessed it: a beloved parent or mentor gradually withdrawing from social events and meaningful ...

Living in a digital age, many of us lack deeper, more intimate connections with others. The impact of social media and the advancement of technology has made some of our relationships significantly ...

Many of us grow up with emotionally immature parents and may not know it. This is a key pattern seen in intergenerational trauma that is conditioned and maintained from one generation to the next. For ...