Tag: Emotional Intimacy

Heart to Heart: Emotional Expression in Romantic Relationships

Heart to Heart: Emotional Expression in Romantic Relationships

Communication is a vital aspect of every relationship. Being open and having the ability to communicate with our partners is extremely important when building a healthy relationship. Emotional expression, availability, and communication skills regarding emotions are strong predictors of relationship satisfaction (Bloch et al., 2014).…

Why Maintaining Intimacy Can Lead to a Lifetime of Romantic Relationship Bliss

Why Maintaining Intimacy Can Lead to a Lifetime of Romantic Relationship Bliss

Although it requires great effort, a lifelong romantic relationship is possible to attain and something we can strive for. Although many worry that relationships are not sustainable, research indicates about half of all marriages last a lifetime. Understandably the journey to this goal is not…