When tension rises between partners, the natural instinct often drives couples to create distance—both emotional and physical. Yet counterintuitively, maintaining contact during these challenging ...

There are few greater feelings than strolling with a loved one, hand-in-hand. You could be walking in the busiest of towns or through the loudest of scenes, but the rosy-colored filter of love is a ...

When couples face relationship hurdles, the instinct might be to create physical distance. Yet research suggests that maintaining physical connection—specifically holding hands—during challenging ...