Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites.

Whether you're at a dinner party, networking event, or just meeting someone new, having conversation starters in your back pocket can mean the difference between a memorable interaction and another ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Jumping into deep conversation with your partner can be a special kind of intimidating, but it can also ...

Small, open-ended prompts can lower defenses, spark curiosity, and make space for warmth again. Try one tonight. No pressure, just connection.

Over half of all Americans report having some anxiety around social situations, and 12% of the population gets anxious enough to meet the criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder, according to data from ...

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 ...

Starting a conversation on a dating app can be tricky. You don’t have the benefit of being face-to-face, so you want to make ...

So, you want to sound classy. First, let’s start with what exactly “classy” means to an etiquette expert. To Jenny Dreizen, co-founder and COO of Fresh Starts Registry, author of Simple Scripts to ...

Great questions make great impressions. When you meet someone new, here are some important chemistry builders to keep in mind.

At your holiday dinner table, you know it’s important to stay away from controversial topics like politics, but what do you do if you don’t want to revert to retelling old family stories over and over ...