As the concept proliferates mainstream media and self-help literature, many of us are aware of "co-dependency," and how it holds us back from having fulfilling relationships. What is less known of and ...

Most people want love. But what many of us don’t realize is that, deep down, we may also be terrified of it. The fear of intimacy can creep into our relationships in ways we don’t even notice—it can ...

S. adults had specific phobia in the past year, which translates to millions of people struggling with intense, irrational ...

Many people silently endure their fears, often burdened by the shame and embarrassment of admitting to certain phobias, especially those related to sensitive topics like sex and intimacy. One ...