Emotional affairs may be more common than we realize. An emotional affair involves having non-sexual emotional intimacy with someone who is not your romantic and committed partner.

Emotional neglect in a relationship or marriage is when a partner or spouse consistently fails to notice, attend to, and respond in a timely manner to a partner or spouse’s feelings. Emotional neglect is not something that happens, but something that fails to happen.

When we preoccupy ourselves with romantic love, we neglect the opportunity to see that love comes in various forms and is more stable and readily available to us. Maybe we can expand our view of February 14th to be more inclusive; perhaps we can use Valentine's Day to celebrate love in all forms.

Emotionally focused therapy is a type of counseling that deals with emotions. It helps people identify and work through their feelings, which can be beneficial for those in relationships.