Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...

In a relationship, we tend to avoid certain conversations just to keep the peace. But here's the truth: avoiding these conversations isn’t doing you any favors. In fact, tackling them head-on can be ...

Conversation lulls are natural and happen more frequently than we might realize. Keeping a conversation going can be tricky. Having a few prompts up your sleeve can help you keep things fresh and ...

All you need is 30 seconds to prep. By Jancee Dunn I’m hosting Thanksgiving for my extended family this year, and I want it to be restorative and fun. To set the mood, I’ll have my customary ...

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s ...

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with some friends when someone abruptly adds a comment that steers it off course? It may seem like this person was being rude, but often they're ...