Do opposites attract?
Ever since Shakespeare put pen to page, we've romanticized the notion of ending up with our polar opposites. But do opposites really attract?
Menu
Self-Growth
Bedroom confidential: How to tap into your true desires
I used to be a sexual chameleon. Now I’m a sex educator who helps others figure out what they truly want.
Niki Davis-Fainbloom
Science
Craving deeper connection? Try your ear at mindful listening.
Our minds wander at least 30% of the time, but learning the art of mindful listening can be a game-changer for better dates.
Chris Keller
Dating
Is alcohol the third wheel in your dating life?
I’m meeting a date at a sports bar for the first time. I am early, as usual. I order something neutral like a vodka soda
Colleen White
Science
What’s your attribution style? How positive beliefs can create positive relationships
When we believe negative things about our partners, they tend to “live down” to our expectations—making attribution style a key indicator of relationship success.
Lisa Holmes
Relationships
Has pandemic life created codependent habits? Here’s how to get the space you need.
Did COVID-19 leave your relationship too close for comfort? Find out how to reinstate healthy boundaries and release pandemic-induced dynamics.
Annie Burdick
Dating
Dear Melissa Q&A: Finding balance in your relationships
Our in-house dating expert drops some insight on how to find healthy balance in your relationships — whether navigating dealbreakers, creating personal space, or making time for friends.
Keepler
Self-Growth
Have you found a relationship but abandoned yourself?
Wondering how to stop a pattern of self-abandonment in your relationships? Keep reading for tips on reclaiming the “you” in “we.”
Samantha Boesch
Self-Growth
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.
Keepler
Relationships
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.
Daniel Lehewych
Culture
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.
Micah Ransom
Dating
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.
Niki Davis-Fainbloom
Dating
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?
Elizabeth Meade
