Relationships
Build deeper, more meaningful relationships in all areas of life.
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Platonic Relationship: Meaning, Benefits & How to Thrive
Healthy platonic relationships can be a great source of mental, emotional, and physical comfort. Find out how to develop and maintain lasting relationships.
30 Trust-Building Exercises to Rebuild Bonds in Love, Work, and Friendship
Boost trust with 30 science-backed trust building exercises for teams, couples, friends & family. Fun games like trust falls & eye gazing to rebuild bonds. Try now!
How to Give a Father of the Bride Speech (That Isn’t Boring!)
Heartwarming and humorous father of the bride ice breaker speech for a memorable wedding reception. Learn to deliver those touching moments.
260 Cute Good Morning Texts to Make Her Day
Learn from these tips and examples to send the perfect good morning text to your partner, girlfriend, or wife.
The Single Best Pick Up Line That Always Works
Get to the bottom of which pick up lines work and which don’t. And learn the single most effective pick up line out there.
3 Surprising Reasons Why Married People Cheat (& Why)
Why do both men and women cheat? In this article, we’ll dive into the science as well as tips on how to mend a relationship.
Tinder Tips: 11 Spicy Strategies To Improve Your Success
Tired of swiping right without any success? We curated the best Tinder tips you can use to spice up your profile and get infinitely more matches! Read on…
15 Best Ways to Control Your Anger in a Relationship
Learn how to control your anger in a relationship. We’ll help you understand your anger and come away with tips and tools to use the next time you feel angry.
50+ Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue (Before You Book)
Don't book a venue without this list! Ask these 50+ questions to uncover hidden fees and find the perfect space.
What is a Situationship? 8 Signs You're in One (And How to Get Out)
What is a situationship? Find out if you're in one, why they happen, and how to either define the relationship or end it with dignity.
13 Great First Date Questions Backed by Science
Awkward silence is the killer of first dates. We’ve researched 13 great first date questions to ensure you never have to endure that painful quiet!
7 Steps to Convince Your Parents (Using Science!)
Struggling to persuade your parents? Learn proven techniques to build compelling cases, handle objections & get them to say yes using psychology.
10 Science-Backed Ways to Build Childhood Confidence
Build your child's confidence with proven strategies. Learn how to praise effectively, encourage independence, and create opportunities for growth.
Fearful Avoidant Attachment: Everything You Should Know
Discover what fearful avoidant attachment is, its impact on relationships, and learn strategies for improvement towards secure attachment.
How to Flirt: 8 Tips To Make You The Master at Flirting
To understand nonverbal signals of attraction and the science of flirting, it is helpful to look at the history of where our body language comes from.
How to Be a Better Boyfriend (Backed By Science!)
Ready to be a better boyfriend? Go beyond basic advice and learn the science of what builds a truly great, healthy relationship and a powerful bond.
4 Simple Ways to Be a Better Girlfriend & Show You Care
Being a great partner is a skill you build. Learn science-backed ways to communicate better, fight fair, and support the person you love for a truly deep and unforgettable connection.
How to Find a Partner in Both Business & Life
Use science to find a partner in business & life. This guide gives you a playbook to spot the non-negotiable traits of a truly compatible match.
What is Bereavement Leave? Examples & Tips in 2025
Do you need to take bereavement leave? Here’s an ultimate guide on how to go about it, including pro tips on requesting leave and how to integrate back to work.
What Are the Five Love Languages? Everything You Need To Know
Use love languages to appreciate people, support friends, and to show your partner you care. Take the love language quiz to find yours.
The 5 Stages Of Love & How to Handle Them in Relationships
Discover the 5 stages of love backed by science. Learn how to navigate attraction, romance, disillusion, attachment, and stable love for a successful relationship journey.
How to Get Out of the Friend Zone: 15 Strategies For Romance
Stuck in the friend zone? Learn what friend zone means, recognize the signs, and discover 15 proven strategies to transform friendship into romance.
How to Rizz: 15 Science-Backed Tips to Charm Anyone
Unlock "rizz"—Gen Z's charisma. Learn how confidence and social skills forge lasting connections with these pro tips!
How to Make a Best Friend: 15 Science-Backed Steps
Want a ride-or-die best friend? Follow these 15 research-backed steps to create meaningful friendships that last a lifetime.
How to Stop Being Clingy: 17 Best Tips in Relationships
Discover 17 science-backed strategies to stop being clingy in relationships. Learn to build confidence, set boundaries, and develop healthier attachment patterns.
Why Do Happy Couples Fight? The Science of Relationship Conflict
Discover why even happy couples fight, the science behind relationship conflict, and how to transform arguments into opportunities for deeper connection.
All The Stages in a Relationship You Need to Know
Learn about the four stages of a relationship. Discover what you can expect in each stage, and also what the major challenges (and solutions) are for each stage.
Attachment Styles: Take the Quiz to Discover Your Attachment Style
Attachment styles describe our tendencies and patterns of how we connect to the people in our lives. Take the quiz to find out your Attachment Style!
How to Succeed on a Blind Date: 6 Keys to Win Them Over
Learn how to succeed on a blind date with 6 tips to boost confidence and connection.
The 5 Relationship Patterns: Which One Are You?
Decode relational paradox psychology with 6 steps to identify and shift your relationship patterns.
Relational Paradox Psychology: 5 Steps to Break Free
Explore relational paradox psychology with 5 steps to stop hiding and build real connections.
How to Stop Enabling: 5 Raw Steps to Break Free
How to stop enabling: 5 steps—pride, team up, track wins, tool up, cut loose—to ditch the hamster wheel for good!
The First Impression Cue Men and Women Find Most Attractive
First impression attraction: Smiles win guys, brood hooks gals—nail your vibe snap to slay it!
What Not to Say on a First Date: 8 Dealbreakers
What not to say on a first date: 8 no-nos—exes, quirks + more—to dodge on your next date!
Why You Don't Have a Group of Friends Like Friends
Why don’t I have friends? Ditch TV dreams with this tip to build real bonds
How to Approach Girls: 6 Steps to Win Her Over
How to approach girls: 6 steps—eyes, curveballs + more—to charm her!
How to Ask Someone Out: 11 Steps to Nail It
How to ask someone out: It’s a harrowing, anxiety filled, awkward experience. And worst of all, no one has ever given us any real guidance on the subject
Power of Touch Psychology: 3 Tips to Connect Better
Power of touch psychology: How a handshake boosts bonds + 3 webinar tips to master it!
11 Trust Hacks You Can Use to Improve Your Relationships
How do you get people to trust you more? How can you tap into and optimize your own trust intuition? Let me explain how to build trust.
Cuddling: The Surprising Benefits (and Science) of Touch
Did you know you have a secret weapon? You carry it with you every day. You were born with it....
12 Ways to Understand People Better
If you want to master people skills you have to understand what they value. You have to determine what motivates people. When I meet someone this is all I want...
Why Kids Lie (& How to Spot Lying!)
We recently got a great question from a father asking how to teach his young daughter that lying is bad. This led us to explore why kids lie.
What is a Soulmate? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Do you believe you have a soulmate? I found a set of amazing research looking at whether the belief in soulmates helps or hurts us.
19 First Date Tips Guaranteed to Land Your Second Date
First dates can arouse in us the most complicated emotions. Use these science-backed tips to change the script and have fun again.
30 Days to Better Relationships
Is your relationship lacking? Or perhaps you feel like you can have an even stronger relationship! Try these expert tips for a better relationship in just 30 days.
525 Speed Dating Questions to Spark Instant Connections
Here is the ultimate list of speed dating questions to ask your dates that’ll guarantee an engaging conversation!
22 Savvy Tips to Impress Your Crush (The Right Way)
Unlock the secrets of attraction! Dive into the science and savvy tips to impress your crush authentically. From kindness and confidence, find your winning formula here.
35 Qualities Men Want in a Woman (Do You Have Them?)
Discover the 35 Qualities Men Crave in a Woman! From Cheerful Charisma to Financial Savvy, explore what truly captivates men. Are you ticking all the boxes?
20 Ways to Make Her Laugh (She Won’t Forget!)
Unlock the secret to her laughter with 20 playful strategies! From witty banter to story banks, discover how to make her giggle and glow with joy!
120 Compliments For Men That’ll Make Him Feel Loved
Learn everything you need to know about delivering a memorable compliment that he will appreciate.
50 Huge Turn-Offs in a Relationship You Should Avoid
Learn about the most common turn-offs in relationship. See which of these turn-offs you relate to or how you might be turning off others.
103 Best Rizz Pick Up Lines Guaranteed to Get The Number
Check out this ultimate list of all the best rizz lines out there. Use these lines to up your own rizz.
What is Love? The Meaning of Love, According to Science
Check out this ultimate guide on what is love. Learn what it is, how to think about it, and how to cultivate more of it in your life.
62 Best Double Date Ideas Guaranteed to Bring Fun
Check out this list of double date ideas to find the perfect date for you. Whether you want to stay home or go out at night, we've got you covered.
60+ Red Flags in Men You NEED to Know (before it's too late)
If you’re dating, you’ll need to know what to spot before diving deep. Whether you’re online, young, or old, here’s a list of red flags to look for in men.
What Is a Hopeless Romantic? 12 Signs You Might Be One
Are you a hopeless romantic? Learn the signs, pitfalls, and advantages of being a hopeless romantic.
Why Women Lie: 10 Reasons for Dishonesty You Need to Know
Learn why women lie, from compassionate fibs to self-defense, and how societal expectations shape these truths and untruths.
15 Ways to Optimize Your Online Dating Profile
Boost your dating profile with this list of comprehensive tips. Learn which photos to select and how to writ your profile to attract the right match for you!
66 Unique First-Date Ideas That'll Make Them Fall For You
Navigate your first date with confidence! In this article, we'll go over 66 awesome date ideas to help you have the most connected and fun first date ever.
How to Make Friends As An Adult (The Easy Way)
Making friends as an adult doesn't have to be hard—if you know how to do it! Here are some pro tips I use to make friends, whether it's in a new city or in the professional world.
24 Non-Boring Ways to Spice Up Your Relationship (That Work)
Revitalize your romance with these actionable tips on date ideas, communication, and intimate moments. Reignite the passion and deepen your connection.
17 Best Tips to Not Be Jealous in a Relationship Anymore
Discover these 20 reliable strategies and expert tips to conquer jealousy, strengthen trust, and build more security and happiness into your relationship.
What to Text After the First Date (Show Them You’re Serious)
You had a great time on the date. Now what? A text after the first date sets the tone for future interactions. Here's what to say (and what to avoid).
55 Best Second Date Ideas For Love (According to Science!)
Explore your chemistry and deepen your connection with an unforgettable second date.
Got Ghosted? Here’s What to Do…with Scripts
Getting ghosted can be painful and confusing. If you’ve gotten ghosted, this article will help you understand your feelings and know what steps to take.
How to Break Up With Someone You Love: 28 Tips with Scripts
Breaking up can be tremendously difficult. In this guide, learn how to prepare for a breakup, how to skillfully have the conversation and what to do afterwards.
Why People Hate: The Science Behind Why We Love to Hate
Hate has been used to great effect in politics and media for generations. Discover what makes it so powerful, and how science can overcome its dangerous effects.
Insecure Attachment: How to Overcome Attachment Issues
Uncover roots of insecure attachment, learn strategies to foster security, and transform your relationships for lasting, positive change.
How to Start a Conversation on Bumble (and find your match!)
Bumble’s unique features as a dating app offer a fascinating case study for successful conversation starters and common mistakes to avoid.
What Are Parasocial Relationships, And Are You in One?
Learn why building friendships and crushes on celebrities we don’t know is natural. And why, if created mindfully, parasocial relationships can be healthy.
51 Best Virtual Date Night Ideas in 2025 (That Don’t Suck)
If you’re in a long distance relationship or just looking to switch things up, check out these 50+ fun virtual date night ideas.
What's The World's Most Attractive Scent? (For Men & Women)
Ever wondered what scent makes people attracted? According to researchers, this is the best scent to wear.
Codependency: What You Need to Know (& How to Overcome it)
If you feel like you're responsible for the happiness of others, you may be codependent. These daily habits can help liberate you from codependency.
Stonewalling 101: What It Is And How To Deal With It
What’s going on behind the rigid act of stonewalling? Is it mean-spirited? Or is there something deeper going on? Let’s look at the science.
Love Bombing 101: How to Spot the 18 Signs and Avoid it
Is this “love” genuine or insidious? Pay attention to the warning signs to determine if you or someone you know might be in an unhealthy (or even dangerous) relationship.
150 Ways to Congratulate Someone Professionally with Scripts
Master the art of congratulating someone with 150 professional scripts and templates. From casual to formal, find the perfect words for every occasion.
Oxytocin: What Is The Love Hormone & How to Increase It
Oxytocin is the love-bonding and attachment hormone with well-being and anti-stress effects. Learn easy ways to increase oxytocin.
131 Non-Awkward Dating Icebreakers To Try On Your Next Date
131 icebreakers from the first message on your dating app to your first date and beyond. Funny, quirky, and deep questions to ask about food, family, and fun.
How to Get Over Someone After a Breakup And Finally Move On
You’ve tried to get over them, but you can’t seem to move on. If the regret and longing are too much, learn how to get over someone with these 6 tips.
How to Be Happy in a Relationship: The Ultimate Guide
Someone once said that relationships are like a walk in the park. Jurassic Park, that is. Most of us aren’t gifted a relationship manual, so here's how to build better relationships.
Why Fake Friends are Ruining You and How to End a Friendship
Do you need to end a friendship? Sometimes we have to break up with friends. See why fake friends can be so damaging and how to protect yourself.
10 Tips You Absolutely NEED To Know Before Moving in Together
Are you planning on moving in together with your lover? Here's the best relationship advice so you can flourish together successfully.
10 Tips for Managing a Long Distance Relationship
Long distance relationships don't just happen, they take work. Here are my top 10 tips to help you succeed in managing a long distance relationship.
36 Deep Questions to Ask Your Significant Other So You Can Truly Know Them
Researcher Arthur Aron developed 36 questions to ask your significant other and to help people break through each of the intimacy levels. Check them out!
How to Make Friends While Traveling with Matt Kepnes
In this interview, I sat down with Matt Kepnes, otherwise known as Nomadic Matt. Matt is the founder of NomadicMatt.com and the author of _How to Travel the...
The Science of Teens
I speak a lot about the science of teens; What research says about why teens behave the way they do. Here my top five brain notes that all parents should...