you know those couples and throuples that just emerge from nowhere out of concerts and video game nights? yeah. friendship can really start off those romantic connections - and keeps them durable.
Read More
guest post from Rhaina Cohen on asking better questions, the vulnerability paradox, and what actually makes people want to befriend — or date — you.
Read More
we can all end up in conversational and relational auto pilot, but there are some relatively simple tricks to getting out of the rut and into deeper connection
Read More
over our lifetimes and across our relationships, we play many roles. we explore the strengths, weaknesses, and impacts of caretaker and peacemaker roles on our connections with others
Read More
Skip the Small Talk’s own Ashley Kirsner sat down with Love Letters podcast to discuss the important of structure and support to make vulnerability possible.
Read More
the little things in life - and our own tendency to hang back - can make it hard to turn our acquaintances into real friends. but just like growing orchids, we can take the right tools and right conditions, and grow something beautiful.
Read More
our sense of awkwardness can hold us back from going out to social events on our own. Here are some strategies to try to get yourself out the door
Read More
It’s surprisingly hard to meet people in your 20s and 30s—especially if bars aren’t your thing. Here are some options that make it a lot easier.
Read More
Talking to strangers often feels awkward or risky — but research tells a different story. In my conversation with social psychologist Dr. Gillian Sandstrom, we explore rejection, the liking gap, and why we consistently underestimate the benefits of talking to strangers.
Read More