When I was younger, I based my worth on how wanted I was by a lover or potential partner. I was preoccupied with romantic prospects. This makes sense, given that we’ve been overfed the idea that ...

According to relationship experts, the best guidance here comes with understanding the differences between deep, intimate friendship (or platonic intimacy) and deep, intimate situationships (or ...

As emotional expectations rise, many people are finding deeper stability, freedom, and fulfillment in platonic friendships, ...

Valentine’s Day, or the feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual celebration of romance and love around the world. While most people regard the holiday as one reserved for lovers, many different ...

A deep and abiding connection that provides comfort, platonic love is often misunderstood to mean an absence of romantic desire. But unlike romantic relationships, platonic love between friends offers ...

55% are open to long-distance relationships that may never go offline. 48% are open to parallel relationships that split emotional and physical needs. 40% consider it acceptable to have a platonic ...