Plenty of topics and things could be used as good conversation starters. Take, for instance, basic get-to-know-you questions. These babies are as universal as they can get! Then, of course, a ...

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Conversation lulls are natural and happen more frequently than we might realize. Having a few prompts up your sleeve can help you keep conversations fresh and interesting. With the right questions and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Does your brain shut down, and your tongue become heavy when you need to start a conversation?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We get it — talking to someone you like in that way can be nerve-wracking. That's why it's always a good idea to be prepared with ...

One skill I have studied over the course of my 30-year career as a trial lawyer is the art of inquiry. From initial client meetings to preliminary investigation to cross-examination, good information ...

Even the most social people occasionally have difficulty getting a conversation going, resorting to basic, boring questions like “What do you do?” or “How do you know so-and-so?” Most of the time, ...

In long-term relationships, conversations can become routine. However, to keep the spark alive, "it's important to channel excitement and newness within the relationship," says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, ...