I was used to casual touch and missed it when my 19-year relationship ended, and we divorced. Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. My dogs also help me ...

Expecting a spouse to be both friend and lover is a relatively new concept. Some think it’s asking too much. By Catherine Pearson Stephanie Lopez is effusive about her husband’s good qualities. He is ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been best friends with "Mickey" for about five years. We spend every day together and go out to dinner/movies/events, etc. He sleeps over at my house, and I cook for him almost every ...