Do you always have a decent conversation with your child, or do you receive that one-word answer or that nasty grunt as a response? This can be utterly frustrating, especially for a parent who is looking to engage and connect with their kids. However, it all boils down to the type of conversation starters you use to … Read more
Do you ever struggle with finding the right words to describe yourself or someone else? You want to be precise, yet encouragingly present them. You rack your brain and the words are just out of reach. Trust me, the struggle is real. Thankfully, you don’t have to struggle any longer. In this post, we’ve listed … Read more
As you’re getting to know someone who you are seriously interested in, it’s a good idea to have some “go-to” personal questions to ask a guy. These inquiries can be exciting, deep, sexy, but they should all be asked in an effort to get to know him better. So it’s important that you know what … Read more
Opportunities to improve communication exist, from learning to be a better listener to being assertive in your communication. But understanding the key elements of communication is sure to help you improve communication skills. Plus, you’ll be able to see a greater impact on your relationships, than simply brushing up on those skills alone. What happens … Read more
Have you ever met someone with the gift of gab? They know how to say all the right things and have a charisma about them, as if they’ve never met a stranger. Furthermore, they appear to know how to keep a conversation going and avoid awkward silences. Not everyone is built that way naturally, but we … Read more
Meeting a stranger for the first time can be awkward. Yet, we are all strangers until we really get to know each other better. Sometimes, the only way to really get to know someone is to ask questions. That said, knowing which questions are appropriate and which will give you some insight into the other … Read more
The reality is that people love to talk about themselves. Because everyone looks at the world from their own perspective, they often feel inclined to share it with others. Even though there is nothing wrong with voicing an opinion, some people simply talk about themselves too much. If you find that someone continuously directs the … Read more
Love is a many splendored thing… but it can also be complicated. It takes work to cultivate a meaningful romantic relationship (especially long-distance ones) – and even more work to keep it going strong. After all, just because you think you’ve met “the one” doesn’t mean that you know everything there is to know about … Read more