Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

Generalization caveat: Not all men are afraid of relationships, but many men are terrified of them. Before I get into the reasons why they're so afraid, let me first address the question of whether ...

Fear of intimacy is an intense fear of being physically, intellectually, or emotionally close to another person. Also called intimacy avoidance or avoidance anxiety, a fear of intimacy is often caused ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. You know that feeling when everything seems fine with someone you’ve been ...

Tiny of waist, trim of girlish body, brilliant of mind, Maria smile beguiled. "He's really so great. Bret's kind, accomplished and he respects and cares about me and my three children. I don't ...

Behind the scenes of many relationships, men often struggle with pressures they rarely talk about. These silent expectations can create stress and confusion for guys who want to be good partners but ...

They actively avoid situations where they might end up falling for someone. As amazing as falling in love can be, for some men it can feel more like a trap. It takes a lot of vulnerability and ...

Why men fear confident women in bed isn’t just a catchy headline. It’s a mirror held up to how we teach men and women to move through intimacy, power and pleasure. When a woman knows her body, names ...