Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when it comes to expressing personal needs like affection. It’s easy to assume that your partner should naturally know how you feel, but that’s not ...

I recently returned from the National Communication Association’s 2021 annual meeting after not being face-to-face with colleagues and friends for over two years. I was struck by how genuinely ...

My wonderful wife and I have been married for 40-plus years. We get along in almost every way, except needing affection. I am medically retired, unable to work or drive; she works full-time and will ...