I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

"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 ...

If you’re a conversationalist, you know that even in the best relationships, whether it’s with a partner or friend, you might get the feeling that you know everything there is to know about that ...

Entertaining is more than setting the table and cooking a meal. It's also about making guests feel comfortable—and that can mean helping the convo flow. In fact, a few reliable conversation starters ...

In today's hyperconnected digital world, we're constantly communicating; texting, commenting, liking, and sharing. Yet despite all this interaction, many of our conversations barely scratch the ...

Hospice of the Piedmont has your ticket to discounts at restaurants, theaters, wineries and breweries as well as advice for starting a meaningful conversation with loved ones. The nonprofit ...

Platonic connections often play second fiddle to romantic and familial ones. After all, you’re probably more likely to live with a romantic partner than even a close friend for any lengthy period of ...

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 ...

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 ...