You can't truly be in love unless you are emotionally honest with your partner. Your partner may not even know the real you-only the version of you that you use as a shield. This isn't a healthy relationship. Instead, learn to lower your defenses and work toward honest and authentic communication, with psychologist Michael L. Silverman, EdD, as your experienced guide.

Simply Intimate first starts with an evaluation of your current communication patterns. Silverman helps you understand the difference between what aids communication and what blocks it. While much of...