we probably all can think of someone that is just so darn easy to talk to. let’s take a bird’s view of what makes people easy to talk to and how we can practice
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all alone in the big city? whether it’s first of fiftieth move, our principles for connection can help you make friends and build a well rounded life.
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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.
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guest post from Rhaina Cohen on asking better questions, the vulnerability paradox, and what actually makes people want to befriend — or date — you.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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You know what they say: Relationships may come and go, but friendships never will.
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If you’re looking for more queer friends, you’re not alone! Read on for six ways to make LGBTQ+ friends.
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Move over dating, the scariest part of adulthood isn’t finding love, it’s making new friends!
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Understanding what feels creepy and why is, then, both protective and prescriptive. It can help you recognize when someone is communicating with you in an inappropriate way and help you understand how your actions may have impacted others in the past. Let’s hash it out.
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The good news is that there are actionable steps you can take to build better relationships with the people in your life. As the old adage goes, make new friends but keep the old. Read on for tips on how to keep the spark alive.
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You started a new job. You’re going to school. You needed a change of pace. Whatever the reason, you’re embarking on the next chapter of your life in a new and exciting place. All you need now are some friends to celebrate with!
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I’ve seen a lot of content about how to be charming, and a lot of it is based in fooling people or creating power dynamics where others feel like they’re below you in some way. That may “work” in the short term (for various definitions of “work”), but I think that at best, they lead to unsatisfying interactions for all people involved. And at worst, those strategies for being charming can lead to abusive dynamics.
So what can you do instead? Here are some tips for being charming in a way that’ll actually feel good for both you and the people you’re talking to.
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We’ve already talked about how to know it’s time for a friend break-up, but how do you know that someone would make a good friend? Here are four “green flags” that suggest you might want to keep someone in your life.
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