We all have that one friend who, no matter the situation, finds a way to bring the conversation back to themselves. It doesn’t matter what you’re talking about. They can relate anything you say to ...

As humans, we’re talking to each other constantly. With all that practice, we must be pretty good at it—right? Not exactly. As a professor at Harvard Business School and author of Talk: The Science of ...

Why is conversation difficult? Why does it often seem to digress and meander, without meeting our needs (or those of our conversation partner)? These questions bothered me, as did endless chats that ...

Conversation lies at the heart of our relationships – yet many of us find it surprisingly hard to talk to others. We may feel anxious at the thought of making small talk with strangers and struggle to ...

I’m excited to introduce a new feature on my Psychology Today blog: Wellness Reads by Dr. Deb. This series is designed for anyone who loves learning how psychology, wellness, and everyday life ...