People rarely talk about loneliness because there’s a stigma. But putting words to the experience can help you—and others—feel less alone. This post describes how loneliness FEELS.
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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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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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Physical touch has a big impact on health and well-being, and most of us are suffering from touch deprivation.
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We tend to like people who are similar us … in almost any way. When you look for commonalities it gives you something to bond, commiserate, or connect over.
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There are times when other people’s behavior frustrates, irritates, or negatively impacts us and we want them to change. But giving a lecture or telling people what to do rarely works. Try these approaches instead.
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Our attention spans have become shorter and shorter, to the detriment of our relationships. Giving someone your full attention is a profound gift.
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There are a lot of misconceptions of what it means to be introverted or extroverted. Check out the more nuanced reality the introvert/extrovert interviews revealed.
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We all compare ourselves to others. Is comparison the thief of joy, or the secret to success?
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It's hard to feel close with someone if your conversations never go beyond surface level. Getting close requires mutual self-disclosure … and that can feel vulnerable.
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We all go through rocky, stressed-out periods when we could use a little extra understanding. We can extend that grace to others too…
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Have you ever felt trapped in a conversation you desperately wanted to extricate yourself from? Chances are the other person wasn’t picking up on your nonverbal cues.
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Fun acts like social glue … so why is it so hard to prioritize?
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People with high social intelligence have stronger relationships, better mental and physical health, are more likely to be promoted at work, and have greater life satisfaction. Here’s how to hone your SI skills.
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Apologies can make a relationships stronger, or destroy them. This post explores the good, bad, and ugly when it come to apologies.
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If you have a friend or friend group that’s fallen into a rut, try doing something new and exciting (like these ideas) to re-ignite your friendship.
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What do breakfast breads have to do with socializing? Read on to find out…
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We tend to think of compassionate people as having a bottomless well of kindness, but the truth is that the people who are most compassionate have strong boundaries.
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Being ghosted by a friend is the worst. The human brain HATES uncertainty, and in the absence of real information tends to make up terrible stories.
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