Just lately we learned some intimate details about Congressman Anthony Weiner. His story got me thinking about the social psychology of electronic connections. Perhaps the most striking facets of the ...

Tension: We crave authentic connection while simultaneously using digital interfaces that train us to expect intimacy without the discomfort it requires. Noise: Wellness culture frames digital ...

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, influencing nearly every aspect of modern relationships. From Instagram to Facebook and Twitter, these platforms have introduced new ...

When a dear friend told me a few weeks ago that she and her spouse had been deeply intimate the night before, I naturally assumed that she was referring to good sex, which also helped explain her ...

The landscape of human connection is undergoing a seismic shift, one that has been quietly accelerating for decades but has now reached a fever pitch. We have moved from the tangible exchange of ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...