Awkward silences are the worst! Try these simple, therapist-approved tips for holding up your end of a conversation. How to ...

As humans, we’re talking to each other constantly. With all that practice, we must be pretty good at it—right? Not exactly. As a professor at Harvard Business School and author of Talk: The Science of ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Navigating social interactions isn’t everyone’s cup of ...

My best conversations are with my friend Rich. He doesn’t have extraordinary speaking talents or the ability to tell side-splitting jokes. It’s just that after talking with Rich, I somehow feel ...

This holiday season as families gather, the list of potentially heated conversation topics is long. Some might choose to ignore these issues altogether in the name of keeping the peace. For those ...

When it comes to deciding how to spend time together, couples have a multitude of options. Newer pairings might grab their dancing shoes for a night out on the town; more established couples might ...

My mother-in-law enjoys hosting dinner parties with guests who can engage in stimulating conversation. I recall one statement that she made over thirty years ago that still intrigues me. "He's a great ...

Have you ever been in a conversation that just felt… off? Maybe the person kept bringing up topics that made things awkward, uncomfortable, or just downright boring. The truth is, some topics ...