Living as your true self sounds simple, but many people spend years hiding behind masks they wear for others. When you ...

There’s a moment many people recognize before returning to online dating: the sites are open, profiles are scrolling, yet something feels slightly off. You are not broken, just disconnected. Before ...

I struggled to be what people call ‘authentic’ for a long time because I didn’t know who I was, nor did I often trust who I was. I was in my head, second-guessing my decisions and behaviors. This came ...

It’s clear that by the time we’ve lived a few decades, for most of us, a lot will have happened to us—both the changes and challenges that are expected in the course of living, as well as those ...

Local matchmaker from It’s Just Lunch San Francisco, Kelly Numair shared her top tips for being your authentic self when meeting someone new.

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Many of us turn to self-help when we want to improve our ...

Entering college is a huge transition filled with new experiences and opportunities. For LGBTQ+ students, this change can bring unique challenges, especially when it comes to finding a safe and ...