Keepler Reflection Guide: Values
Take a deep dive into your values and learn more about how doing this work can lead to a more satisfying dating life.
Month: June 2021
Applying Stoic philosophy to your relationships
What do Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca have to teach us about healthy relationships? Find out how Stoicism can have a profoundly positive impact on your dating life.
The unlikely—and beautiful—friendship that helped spark the Pride movement
Randy Wicker and Marsha P. Johnson were polar opposites when it came to the gay liberation movement in the 1960s—but their unlikely friendship was a source of Pride.
Respectful sexual exploration 101
As you begin to question or determine your sexual identity, you must consider the feelings and needs of those who are already part of the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you “go there” on the first date? Why broaching taboo topics isn’t such a bad idea
Conventional wisdom says it’s taboo to bring up anything that’s not easy, breezy, and beautiful on the first date. But why tiptoe around what matters to you?
What being open to an open relationship taught me
Most of the time when I met someone online who was polyamorous, I would just keep scrolling, but this time, it was different.
Dating in a post-lockdown world
As if dating weren’t complicated enough already, COVID-19 has upped the ante.
Famous couples who put personal growth front and center
Famous couples are twice as likely to get divorced as non-famous folks—giving them all the more reason to put in the extra effort to grow with their partners.
Dear Melissa Q&A: How to infuse fun back into your dating life
Keepler in-house dating expert Melissa shares helpful ideas on how to infuse some much-needed fun back into your dating life.
Just press play: The joy of playfulness in relationships
The best relationships start with playful banter and keep the fun going.
Are we truly ready to shed toxic masculinity? I think we are. Here’s how.
If there’s been one gift of the last year, it’s that the pandemic has highlighted the fact that a lot of guys are struggling, and they are now more willing to talk about and normalize it. But is toxic masculinity holding us back?
How to ensure enthusiastic consent before a first hookup
As a sex educator, I often begin my consent workshops by discussing the difference in the behaviors between folks who are showing sexual interest and those who are not.