Tag: Sexual Intimacy

Love is a Battlefield: Understanding Conflict in Romantic Relationships

Love is a Battlefield: Understanding Conflict in Romantic Relationships

All couples fight. Even though it can be painful, conflict is a natural occurrence. Life throws plenty of challenges at couples. Stress, anger, and disagreement are inevitable. You may know the hit 80’s anthem, Love is a Battlefield, where Pat Benatar belts, “We are young,…

Is Sex Really that Important in a Relationship?

Is Sex Really that Important in a Relationship?

Have you ever stopped to wonder just how important sex is within a romantic relationship? Research studies indicate that both sexual frequency and sexual satisfaction are strong predictors of overall relationship quality in couple relationships (e.g. Muise et al., 2016). Sexual satisfaction is essential as…