MN2S PR client, media personality and sexual communication expert Dr. Tara offers HELLO! her take on emotional expressiveness in relationships.
Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn recently contributed expert insight to a relationship feature in HELLO! discussing the unexpectedly emotional reaction of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty during his wedding to Holly Ramsay. The article explored the online debate sparked after a video shared on social media showed Peaty becoming visibly tearful as Ramsay walked down the aisle.
Offering her professional perspective, Dr. Tara explained that emotional expressiveness is a healthy and positive trait in relationships, noting that many men are socialised to suppress their feelings. She highlighted that vulnerability can strengthen romantic partnerships by building trust, safety and deeper emotional connection between partners. Dr. Tara also emphasised that emotional openness can improve communication within relationships, contrasting it with “stonewalling” behaviours that often signal deeper issues. Her contribution helped to frame the discussion around modern masculinity and emotional vulnerability, giving readers expert context on why openly expressing emotion can be a reliable indicator of a healthy relationship dynamic.
Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn is influencing the way Gen Z and beyond think about love, sex, and relationships. Best known as the resident expert on Celebs Go Dating, she guides celebrities through their romantic journeys and will return to screens later this year. Alongside her TV role, she hosts the Luvbites by Dr. Tara podcast, writes regular columns for Women’s Health magazine, and shares her fresh perspectives with over 2.3 million followers across Instagram and TikTok. Beyond the media spotlight, Dr. Tara is a professor at Cal State Fullerton, where she teaches relational and sexual communication. She is also the author of Sexual Communication: Research in Action and the creator of her online Sex Academy, offering in-depth learning on topics such as consent, sexual health, and communication.