Observe relationship expert Esther Perel in action as she helps couples navigate infidelity, incompatibility, and the impacts of childhood trauma. Read more

In "Close," director Lukas Dhont illustrates what can happen when society squashes the beautiful, empathic relationships that come naturally to boys. Read more

It takes practice and courage to attune to a couple’s sensitivities and insecurities regarding sexual fantasies, but the payoff can be worth the clinical... Read more

When one partner is clearly in the wrong, being an impartial couples therapist can do more harm than good. Read more

Great sex over the long term is not about how much you want sex; it’s about how much you like the sex you’re having. Read more

A botched foray into polyamory leaves a woman feeling more singularly herself. Read more

The combination of therapeutic guides, ketamine, and community can open the door to deep, long-lasting relational change. Read more

Watch this interview with Mark Greene about why male friendships seem so difficult for men to get and how therapists can help. Read more

There are no formalized rituals, rules, or obligations to ground or support a friendship. Should therapists change that? Read more

Grown men don’t say things like “I’ve got nobody to play with.” Or do they? A journalist explores what therapists are seeing across the country: the... Read more

Navigating the potential discomfort of opening ourselves up to others is a skill we all have to learn through trial and error. Read more

By asking the right questions in therapy, we can help make the road to adulthood less lonely for high school and college-age kids. Read more

The person burdened with the decision of whether or not to end a marriage may not be the one who’s already left the marriage—emotionally or sexually. Read more

From their new book, Fight Right, relationship experts John and Julie Gottman explain why some couples conflict will never go away. Read more

A therapist explains why it's so hard for partners to ask for what they need and how couples counseling can help. Read more

A clinical rupture becomes an opportunity to help a couple move beyond the pursue-withdraw cycle. Read more

The move beyond “Where do you work?” “How much do you work?” and “How’s it going?” is long overdue in couples therapy. Read more

Does codependency pathologize our natural willingness to help those we love? Read more

Watch Laura Copley, PhD, LPC, author of the brand-new book Loving You is Hurting Me, to learn how to spot a “trauma bond” in your clients and five ways to... Read more

What if we viewed differences in how much two partners want sex as an attachment issue, not one of desire? Read more

Integrating a somatic focus into couples therapy can help partners address their deeply entrenched stuck points. Read more

What would you do differently if you could rekindle love with your ex? Read more

Intimate partner violence isn’t as obvious to therapists as cultural stereotypes suggest—and even when it’s revealed, the path forward isn’t always... Read more

You don't have to be a sex therapist to help your clients with diminished sexual desire. Read more

Tammy Nelson shares the journey of how she became a leading expert in the field of sex therapy and what she learned about couples and intimacy along the way. Read more

Despite a cultural environment that’s often hostile toward nonmonogamy, an increasing number of couples are considering it. How can therapists help them... Read more

When losing your spouse in a bookstore helps you find perspective. Read more

Having an erotic craving that seems shocking to a partner doesn’t have to be a death knell for a relationship. Read more

The choice for ambivalent couples is no longer binary: separate or stay together. Instead, therapists can help them craft formal yet flexible agreements... Read more

More people are remaining single these days—and they're not unhappy about it, biding time between partners, or in need of fixing. Read more