Do you and your partner share similar romantic dreams? It's a question many people don't even consider until they have a relationship crisis, but it may be an important indicator of overall...
Shared fantasies can provide an important source of emotional security, trust, and relational intimacy for individuals in romantic or sexual relationships. When couples share their private dreams and...
Step 1: Understand why you drifted apart
Couples often lose emotional connection for many reasons. One common reason is lack of communication. Couples who don't communicate well tend to grow...
Many people have heard that sexual attraction plays an important role in romantic relationships, but what is less clear is how it influences partner idealization and relational expectations. Partner...
Relationships can be full of surprises, but sometimes those surprises may come from within ourselves rather than from our partners. We all have unique desires, needs, wants, and dreams when it comes...
A common question among couples is how they can tell the difference between fantasies that enhance intimacy and those that create distance. To answer this question, it's important to understand what...
The relationship between sexual anticipation and attachment is one that has been studied extensively in psychology research. Researchers have found that sexual anticipation can play an important role...
In any relationship, there is a process of idealization that occurs where one partner views their significant other through rose-tinted glasses, focusing only on the positive aspects of their...
Flirting is an important aspect of many romantic relationships, but it can also be used to deepen existing bonds between partners. By using flirting effectively, couples can build stronger emotional...
Covert marital fantasies are those that couples keep hidden from each other due to fear of rejection or judgment. They can range from mild desires to taboo thoughts about infidelity, violence, or...