aside from the physical benefits, having a satisfying sex life with your partner strengthens your emotional connection. this is a sad fact that can be easily mended when both partners put in the effort to make time for sex and listen to each other’s needs. you may feel it is your parental obligation to allow your child to come into your bed if they are scared or when they want to spend time with you, but try not to make …

intimacy in a relationship (an interpersonal relationship, to use a clinical term) is the breadth of things like love, physical contact, trust and closeness that is shared with another person. this means that when there is a problem with (or a lack of) intimacy), it may indicate a problem with the relationship. even so, being a parent is also one of the toughest jobs in the world. although kids are a natural consequence of the wonders of intimacy, they can, …

the courting period is a time when you feel close but you actually merge with your partner and forget your individuality for a while. it is normal and even inevitable that you will have some negative feelings towards your partner from time to time, and sometimes more than others. keeping it to yourself may be a habit you picked up as a child. no parent was there to help you out of emotional pain. neither partner has the emotional muscle …

this is one of the main reasons it’s important for people who have fears to find healthy ways to deal with intimacy disorders and emotional intimate discomfort. one of the most common fears of being intimate that can lead to problems with being intimate is the fear of abandonment or loss. this is a direct route to the development of issues with being intimate. maintain a balanced distance until your partner lets you know that they are ready to work …

kelli miller is a psychotherapist, author, and tv/radio host based in los angeles, california. kelli is currently in private practice and specializes in individual and couples’ relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. kelli was a host on la talk radio, a relationship expert for the examiner, and speaks globally.

she received her msw (masters of social work) from the university of pennsylvania and a ba in sociology/health from the university of florida. there are 12 references cited in …