Easy conversation that flows naturally is always a good sign that things are going well with someone you like, but let’s be real: Conversation isn’t easy for everyone. Some people are shy, and that ...

Small talk often gets a bad rap. It can feel awkward, superficial and pointless at times — if you're doing it wrong. But it's one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to build relationships, ...

Meeting a potential partner should be exciting, but the nerves and pressure can easily make things…uncomfortable and intimidating. That’s where prepping a few questions for a first date can come in ...

Interviewing loved ones brings you closer and offers a window into the past. Credit...Iryna Korshak Supported by By Dana G. Smith My favorite aunt, Bea, died over the summer. She wore frosty pink ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Every parent has been on the receiving end of a one-word answer. You ask your kid how their day was, and ...

At a family dinner recently, Kerri* was taking a second helping of mashed potatoes when her aunt reached across the table to touch her hand and said, “Dear, do you really want to do that?” In stunned ...

Few conversations will feel as awkward as asking your parents about their finances. It’s why many families avoid the topic for years or even decades - until a serious illness, incapacity, or ...

I've visited over 90 countries, so I've heard (and asked) my fair share of tourist questions. There are eight awkward questions that I always found myself asking, no matter where I went. Now, I never ...