In my last post, I discussed the crucial need for close, trusting connections, as well as the various hindrances that constrain such ties. Here I’ll identify what’s essential to know if you’re to ...

Coping with intimacy while single can get tough. Black women, often carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. They are expected to be strong, independent, and self-sufficient. But sometimes, ...

Yet, we forget these captions and photos are fleeting moments. Relationships take time and effort. Just showing up on Valentine’s Day with gifts and sweet sentiments won’t create the intimacy that ...

In my practice as a psychotherapist, I’ve observed a remarkable pattern in the lives of people who are striving for a life filled with healthy intimacy. As I describe in my book Deeper Dating, this ...