Time spent with friends is plummeting. Here are 3 ideas for gathering together.
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If you want people to like you, should you talk more or listen more in conversation? The answer may surprise you!
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AI companions are already here, but will they help relieve loneliness, or add fuel to the fire of disconnection?
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This blog is all about building positive relationships with other people—but it’s equally important to have a good relationship with yourself. After all, you are who you spend the most time with!
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People think of traditions as something that’s inherited, but you can create your own tradition to help build connection and make memories.
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Most Americans are dissatisfied with the quality of their friendships. It's time to shift the idea that friendships happen spontaneously and get intentional.
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The people we’re closest to have a powerful influence on how we feel, what we do, and who we become. Take a few minutes to reflect on your closest relationships using this friendship self-assessment.
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While there are many benefits to friendships, not all are good for you. Sometimes breaking up is the healthiest thing you can do.
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People who hold onto grudges are more likely to experience severe depression, heart disease, and other health problems. Here’s how to let go…
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Dale Carnegie said, “To be interesting, be interested.” Good advice, but easier said than done. This post has a few tips.
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You’ve probably been told, “Just be yourself” and the contradictory advice, “Fake it ‘til you make it.” Which is better advice, and under what circumstances?
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When it comes to friendship, more isn’t always better. In fact there’s a limit to how many friendships we can maintain.
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Animals can’t replace human connection, but they provide valuable companionship, physical affection, and other less tangible benefits.
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Reaching a state of greater connection not only requires increasing connection-promoting behaviors, but also stopping connection-destroying behaviors.
Read MoreMost people at work (and at home) feel unappreciated. Taking 2 minutes to notice the good can make a big difference.
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If you feel like anxiety gets in the way of being your best in social situations—and high pressure situations like a presentation or interview—this post is for you.
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There are 90 different connection skills/action steps outlined in this blog so far. It’s impossible to be good at all 90, but you are sure to great at some! Here’s why (and how) to leverage your connection strengths.
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One of the (many) factors contributing to disconnection is that we avoid addressing conflicts, hurts, and missteps. But we can learn how to have hard conversations and repair relationships.
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6 out of 10 American employees report they are lonely … which has enormous implications for employees’ health and well-being, not to mention financial costs.
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You can’t just bring people together and expect connection to happen. You need to facilitate it…
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