This page shares my best articles to read on topics like relationship conflict, emotional connection, passionate sex, and more.
The foundational question that motivates my work is, “What are the necessary building blocks to construct a secure relationship that is meaningful for romantic partners?”
To answer that question, I write about the research behind long-term successful relationships to uncover practical solutions to seemingly complex problems.
You’ll find useful articles with actionable tips and tools you can apply right away on topics like attachment theory as well as my personal library of relationship books. Ready to explore? You can use the categories below to browse my best articles or scroll down to see every post by date and title.
Top 5 Most Popular Articles
- Criticism Kills Relationships: Why this Habit is Poisonous
- Erotic Touching: 13 Sexually Enhancing Conversations for Couples
- 4 Sex Books You Must Read To Understand Sexuality & Orgasm
- 6 Steps to Becoming an Emotionally Available Partner
- If Love Requires Effort, Is It Meant To Be?
Best Relationship Articles by Category
Your attachment style is like Google Maps for love
- 6 Signs of a Toxic Relationship
- 6 Steps to Becoming an Emotionally Available Partner
- Make Your Toxic Relationship Healthy
→ Read More On Attachment Theory
The intersection of eroticism and emotional safety.
- Erotic Touching: 13 Sexually Enhancing Conversations for Couples
- 5 Easy Ways to Make Sex More Intimate and Romantic
- 3 Must Do’s For Amazing Sex in a Relationship
How to make love last a lifetime.
- How to Make a Relationship Last: The Love Tank Theory
- Even Your Soulmate Will Cause Relationship Problems
- If Love Requires Effort, Is It Meant To Be?
→ Read More On Commitment & Marriage
From partners to co-parents—without losing connection.
- Episode 23 | From Chaos to Connection: 5 Tips for Parenting and Partnership Success
- Episode 37: Rewriting the Family Script: How to Protect Your Partner Without Betraying Your Parents
- Episode 26: The Parenting Hack No One Talks About: How Taking Care of Yourself Creates Secure Kids
→ Read More On Parenting & Partnership
Healing the hurt and rebuilding trust.
- 3 Betrayals That Ruin Relationships (That Don’t Require Sex)
- 5 Steps to the Roach Motel of Relationships & How to Stay Out of It
- Healing After Betrayal: Dr. Stan Tatkin’s Approach to Affair Recovery
→ Read More On Betrayal Recovery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Start with topics that resonate with your current relationship stage. For example, if you want to strengthen your bond, explore emotional connection and conflict resolution articles. If you’re rebuilding trust or healing from betrayal, begin with the Betrayal Recovery section.
Each article is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman research, and attachment theory. You’ll find evidence-based insights designed to help couples build secure, lasting love.
Each category highlights episodes from the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast where Kyle and Kim discuss communication, intimacy, trust, and emotional safety.