Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...

Having solid friendships you can rely on is important. You need people who will be there for you no matter what. Unfortunately, there are times when things can start to feel uncomfortable. Even when ...

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with some friends when someone abruptly adds a comment that steers it off course? It may seem like this person was being rude, but often they're ...

Reconnecting doesn’t have to feel weird. These nine conversation starters—shared memories, “I saw this and thought of you,” life chapter check-ins, tiny asks, voice notes, gratitude shout-outs, ...

In a relationship, we tend to avoid certain conversations just to keep the peace. But here's the truth: avoiding these conversations isn’t doing you any favors. In fact, tackling them head-on can be ...

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s ...

Whether you must address an co-worker's hygiene issue, or you're at a loss for words to console someone dealing with a personal tragedy, you may be tempted to avoid saying anything at all—after all, ...

From interrupting others mid-sentence to that nervous laugh when things get serious, I spent years unknowingly sabotaging ...

The holidays can be full of fun, food, and awkward conversations. Most families have people with varying political views, differing opinions, or longstanding disputes. If you’re concerned about an ...