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 ...

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 ...

The table is set, the aroma of spices fills the air, and my loved ones are gathered. It’s the picture-perfect holiday moment ...

Communication is the key to a healthy relationship, and it is one of the main causes of many breakups. The moment you stop having open conversations as a couple, things start to go wrong. No matter ...

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 ...

From Tinder to Hinge, there are so many dating apps out there for people to explore potential relationships and romantic partners. According to the Pew Research Center, 48% of 18 to 29-year-olds said ...

My mother-in-law enjoys hosting dinner parties with guests who can engage in stimulating conversation. I recall one statement that she made over thirty years ago that still intrigues me. "He's a great ...

Whether it is a new neighbor, classmate, colleague at work, or potential romantic interest, you always consider the best ways to begin a conversation. What questions should you ask when you first meet ...

Dear Carol: I have a great-aunt who’s mentally sharp, but she’s in assisted living for physical needs. Auntie is 15 years older than my recently retired grandparents. She and I were close when I was a ...