Intimacy and Connection

Picture this: You’re driving with your spouse in the passenger seat. A heated argument erupts, turning your peaceful drive into a battleground on wheels. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Research shows that car fights are…

Different Sex Drives in Marriage, for most couples, reminds me of this joke: Two guys are walking out of a restaurant, and one turns to the other, and in a complaining voice says: “The food…

Dear Dr. K, I love my girlfriend and don’t want to hurt her, but she keeps telling me to be “rougher” in bed. When I try, she either gets mad… or laughs. What am I…

Dear Dr. K, My husband and I have sex regularly, but our sex life is very one-sided. For me, sexual intimacy starts with feeling loving toward my husband. For my husband, a good sex life…

Marriage is a complex and beautiful relationship that thrives on many forms of connection. While emotional bonds, shared values, and mutual respect form the foundation, physical intimacy plays a unique and vital role in creating…

After thirty years of working with couples facing intimacy challenges, I’ve observed one consistent pattern: couples who can’t talk openly about sex often struggle with their intimate relationships. When couples don’t talk about sex explicitly,…