how can we build our conversation skills? how do we build good conversation habits? let’s get into it.
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it can feel risky, and maybe even invasive, to be the one to make the first move - but this tiny social risk will pay off over and over
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there’s this really common thing that happens when we are nervous - we shift the focus onto ourselves to cope. we mostly don’t even realize we are doing it. but it sends the signal we aren’t interested in others, and makes us less likable.
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you know when you’re giggling with a new friend over something you totally thought no one else would get? yeah. that. there’s a lot of closeness we can build if we don’t shy away from being a little embarrassing or awkward with eachother.
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we all need to cancel socializing from time to time, and sometime we aren’t “feeling it”. But the real thing is we need to build up social momentum with positive reinforcement! it’s better than rotting, we promise.
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Sometimes you meet someone and immediately feel like you’ve known them for years.
Clicking with someone can feel random, like either the chemistry fairy visits your conversation or she doesn’t. But a lot of what creates that feeling is surprisingly concrete:
Here are a few ways to help that happen.
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this week we tackle how to show up to a full room, join group conversations, meet individual people, and think about why it feels so dang awkward to do this when - we’re all here to do it, most of the time?
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there’s a lot of first date advice on the internet, but this week we talk about an overlooked mistake that ruins both first dates - and friendships.
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When we think about what makes a relationship good, we tend to think about the big stuff. But there’s one thing that shows up again and again in the relationships people actually feel safest in and closest in.
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at some point in our life, we have all been told we just need to “put ourselves out there” to get what we want. Friends, dates, even jobs. Even worse, more than once somebody around the crudité tray at the function thinks this is an appropriate pep talk following a break up, big life change, or other transition. Personally, I’ve never felt a lightning bolt of insight come through when someone suggests “putting myself out there”.
This week we explore why this advice rankles and the wisdom of having a plan in place.
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July 4th can be a weird holiday to make conversation about. So, if you’re looking for better questions to ask this July 4th-- whether you’re at a barbecue, on a beach blanket, at a family thing, or trying to make conversation with someone you just met-- here are a few that go a little deeper than “so, any plans this summer?”
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Lost touch with someone you care about? Here are gentle, low-pressure scripts to help you reconnect with warmth and ease.
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Ever find yourself sitting across from someone decades older or younger, not sure what to say? Intergenerational conversations can feel intimidating—but they can also be some of the most rewarding exchanges you’ll ever have. In our latest post, we share simple, age-agnostic conversation starters designed to spark genuine connection and uncover common ground. Whether it’s at a family gathering, in the workplace, or at a community event, these prompts can help you skip the small talk and dive into stories, laughter, and wisdom.
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Is conversing causing you stress? You are far from the only one.
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When it comes to the people we see as caretakers, it’s easy for a one-sided dynamic to set in: They ask. You answer.
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Read on for more on how to put your best (social) foot forward.
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Read on for our favorite ways to skip the small talk and keep the conversation going.
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Now wave those Valentines goodbye, because it’s Valen-time to show some love to your BFFs!
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