Starting a deep conversation might sound daunting, especially when superficial chit-chat seems to dominate our social interactions. But if you're looking to explore meaningful topics and cultivate ...

The human heart operates on a complex emotional frequency that doesn’t always distinguish between different types of meaningful connections. When conversations dive beneath surface pleasantries and ...

Is your current job what you always dreamed of doing? What’s your relationship like with your parents? Do you have any siblings? What’s your relationship like with them? What about me made you want to ...

New York Times columnist David Brooks recently wrote of how the anxiety and isolation of the pandemic were impacting everyone in some way. He quoted trauma expert Bonnie Badenoch, who felt one ...

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 ...

People who love to have deep one-on-one talks value the art of conversation. While there's nothing inherently wrong with small talk, there are people who genuinely enjoy having more meaningful ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...