Starting a deep conversation might sound daunting, especially when superficial chit-chat seems to dominate our social interactions. But if you're looking to explore meaningful topics and cultivate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. If you want your relationship to thrive, don’t just end the argument—start the ...

In a previous article, I described how certain ways of listening and responding help us cultivate meaningful moments of connection in our relationships. Responsive, high-quality listening tends to ...

Dear Dr. Hauck: I recently saw the movie ``Anger Management'' thinking I might be able to learn something from it since my wife and I get into some pretty strong arguments from time to time. Actually, ...

Famed author and University of Chicago alumna Susan Sontag, AB’51, once wrote: “I write—and talk—in order to find out what I think.” A new course in the College is allowing first-years to put that ...