Love is a profound emotion that touches the core of our humanity, shaping relationships and guiding our interactions with others. Among the many facets of love, kindness and affection stand out as the ...

A hug, held hand, or pat on the back go a long way Reviewed by Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD Affection is one of the most ...

Dear Sahaj: My boyfriend and I constantly argue about the same thing: how I don’t show any love, physical or emotional, and that whenever I promise to change, I make small changes and then go right ...

In healthy, loving relationships, something magical happens: The walls we've built to protect ourselves come down, replaced by a sense of safety and acceptance that allows us to be genuinely ourselves ...

We’ve all known someone we’d characterize as highly affectionate. Indeed, many of us—myself included—would describe ourselves that way. That doesn’t mean we are affectionate with every person or in ...

We all encounter stressors in life, but some people handle stress better than others. One person may come undone emotionally at the slightest provocation, whereas another seems able to handle even a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. “Affection deprivation” refers to an inadequacy of emotional warmth, care and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Have you ever said “I love you” out of habit, when you weren’t fully feeling it ...

Love in a relationship isn’t always about hugs, kisses, or grand gestures. Sometimes, your man loves you deeply even if he isn’t very affectionate in the way you expect. Love can be quiet, consistent, ...