Tear Down Emotional Barriers Together

Emotional walls prevent vulnerability and trust from developing, and overcoming them is essential for deepening the emotional connection in a relationship.

Knowing Whether You Are Married and Lonely

Knowing Whether You Are Married and Lonely

Marriage is a lifelong commitment, to the best that two people can find and bring out in each other. It …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4  min read

Living like a Married Widow Due to Loss of Intimacy

Living like a Married Widow Due to Loss of Intimacy

Without intimacy, marriage becomes miserable, sex becomes selfish, and the bed becomes defiled. Far too many marriages have disintegrated into …
Wil and Grace Nichols, Pastoral Counselor Durham, NC

By Wil and Grace Nichols

Pastoral Counselor| 5  min read

5 Ways to Turn Conflicts Into Intimacy

5 Ways to Turn Conflicts Into Intimacy

All relationships will have some element of conflict at various times.  But the couples who know how to use conflict …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 7  min read

17 Signs of Emotional Detachment in Marriage and How to Fix It

17 Signs of Emotional Detachment in Marriage and How to Fix It

When the laughter fades and the conversations dwindle to silence, the signs of emotional detachment in marriage can begin to …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Silvana Mici

Coach| 13  min read

5 Things That Cause Loss of Emotional Intimacy in Men

5 Things That Cause Loss of Emotional Intimacy in Men

Everything is going well and suddenly the fire is not there anymore. There used to be a time, when you …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4  min read

10 Reasons Why Men and Women Avoid Emotional Intimacy

10 Reasons Why Men and Women Avoid Emotional Intimacy

There are many reasons why people can be afraid of emotional intimacy.  There have been reports that people have been …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5  min read

Why Men Reject Emotional Intimacy

Why Men Reject Emotional Intimacy

“Emotional intimacy is an aspect of interpersonal relationships that varies in intensity from one relationship to another and varies from …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 5  min read

How To Diminish Self-Preservation In Marriage

How To Diminish Self-Preservation In Marriage

Do you ever sit back and wish things were different in your marriage? Do you experience constant arguing or a …
Jerren Weekes-Kanu, Psychologist Farmington, MI

By Dr. Jerren Weekes-Kanu

Psychologist| 3  min read

What To Do When You Feel No Emotional Connection With Your Husband

What To Do When You Feel No Emotional Connection With Your Husband

Women crave emotional connections. This is an ingrained personality trait that allows you to form a deep attachment to your …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Angela Welch

Marriage & Family Therapist| 8  min read

How Playing It Safe Can Create Emotional Distance in a Relationship

How Playing It Safe Can Create Emotional Distance in a Relationship

You probably already know from direct experience just how hard it can be at times to feel like you’re on …
Mirel Goldstein, Licensed Professional Counselor Clifton, NJ

By Mirel Goldstein

Licensed Professional Counselor| 5  min read

How to Get Past Emotional Distance & End the Perpetual Arguments

How to Get Past Emotional Distance & End the Perpetual Arguments

Brian and Maggie came into my office for couples counseling. It was the first session. They both initially looked tired, …
Jeffrey Chernin, Counselor Los Angeles, CA

By Jeffrey Chernin

Counselor| 11  min read

Fear of Intimacy: Signs, Causes, and How to Overcome it

Fear of Intimacy: Signs, Causes, and How to Overcome it

Partners would be equally invested in developing intimacy in an ideal relationship. But often, the ability to be intimate, incredibly …
Mary Fisher

Approved By Angela Welch

Marriage & Family Therapist| 17  min read