Why emotional intimacy is the secret to thriving relationships

Anyone and everyone in a long-term relationship knows that at some point, you’ll find yourself having an argument that makes no sense. Like, full-on “parallel universe” nonsense.

“Why don’t we ever talk anymore?” you’ll cry through angry tears. And your partner—baffled, innocent, holding the TV remote like a hostage—will reply, “We talked last week. About the dishwasher.” 

Ah yes. The dishwasher. Modern poetry for the American household. But this isn’t really about whose turn it is to load...