especially if we grew raised on a certain sitcom about six friends in a major metropolitan area, it can seem like the group hang is THE ideal - but really, it’s about what we need, from who, and how. so let’s dive in

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

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.

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.

guest post from Rhaina Cohen on asking better questions, the vulnerability paradox, and what actually makes people want to befriend — or date — you.

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

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

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.

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.

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