We’re told that deep questions lead to real connection. A newly published study put two strangers in a room, scanned their ...

I’ve been in college for a little over a month, and I’ve had the same talk almost 100 times. I don’t think I can remember a single person’s name from those conversations. Although every good ...

These are phrases people often use in casual conversation to show they value depth over small talk. If someone regularly says these 6 phrases, they probably enjoy getting to know people beyond the ...

Most people slide into Robert Roble's car, pop in their earbuds, and signal that they'd rather not talk. Roble has spent eight years and nearly 12,000 Lyft rides trying to change their minds. By the ...

New York Times columnist David Brooks recently wrote of how the anxiety and isolation of the pandemic were impacting everyone in some way. He quoted trauma expert Bonnie Badenoch, who felt one ...

Ever felt stuck in small talk that goes nowhere? Most of us have been there – trapped in conversations about the weather or weekend plans that never scratch beneath the surface. Asking the right ...

Have you ever had a great conversation with another person where you felt so connected it was like you were in sync? Chances are, that was literally true. When two people really connect in a deep ...

Some people take life at surface value. They don’t bother to question the way things work, choosing to accept the status quo rather than challenge it. Other people are more the mentally and ...