I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction ...

This list of funny conversation starters is an introvert's guide to socializing at a party. Pictured: A person at a party holding up a beer in the air and grinning. Mingling at a party or gathering is ...

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 ...

Sick of your usual date night go-tos? Fun games for couples are a great way to keep the spark alive and well in your intimate relationship. There are so many different couple games to choose ...

We've all found ourselves in awkward situations where we'd rather scroll mindlessly on our phone than make the effort of mingling. But it doesn't have to be anxiety-inducing to break the ice with ...

A more practical approach, one I’ve often used myself and taught at workshops is to find a point of connection. If after a ...

Whether you're on a first date or at a networking event, it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with someone new. No matter how nervous you may be to initiate a conversation with someone ...

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