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The Silent Pain of Touch Deprivation – Marriage is built on love, trust, and intimacy. But what happens when physical affection—the very thing that strengthens the emotional and physical bond between partners—starts to disappear?

Touch starvation, also known as skin hunger, is a very real and painful experience that many married couples go through. It’s the silent killer of intimacy, creating distance between partners, weakening emotional connection, and even leading to feelings of loneliness and resentment. (more…)