With phones being inundated by robocalls and that persistent guy trying to sell a piece of a timeshare, talking on the phone has become more of a chore rather than a special moment. That smartphone ...

Texting with a new crush can be equally nerve wracking and exciting at the same time. When you really like them but you don’t know where it’s going yet, it’s easy to over-analyze everything, and that ...

Compliments came up often, showing how a little kindness always makes for easy conversation. At the same time, many users emphasized timing: for instance, choosing between asking about past weekends ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...

A recent Gallup poll found that 80 percent of adults believe Americans are greatly divided on the most important values, a ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

The table is set, the aroma of spices fills the air, and my loved ones are gathered. It’s the picture-perfect holiday moment . .

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