Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

The spirit of Valentine’s Day, like February itself, is best kept short and sweet. On the occasion of a notoriously ...

Emmy award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert discusses Dr. Ruth Westheimer's new book, "The Joy of Connections." The book explores how to strengthen romantic and non-romantic relationships.

A recent Gallup Poll showed that 1 in 5 American adults reports feeling lonely every single day. It's something that former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called a "national epidemic of ...

Couples can also plan together to enable intimate silent experiences — perhaps doing something together that they both enjoy, ...

Emotional intimacy isn't just about spending time together. It's about the psychic energy we invest in our partner.

Sun City' offers evidence that widespread isolation began long before Americans became absorbed in their phones.

In 1997, for example, Vivian Gornick wrote that love was no longer the primary narrative conflict of contemporary literature.

While historians have long debated the holiday's origin story, evidence shows it predates the existence of commercial greeting cards by centuries.

Kyoto, Japan, is the ideal location for a romantic getaway. The city has a different vibe than its urban counterparts, Tokyo ...

Jim Reed Books is a veritable Narnia of the printed word, minus the talking lions and eternal winter (though I wouldn’t be surprised if you found a book about those here). As you push open the door, ...