If you’re a conversationalist, you know that even in the best relationships, whether it’s with a partner or friend, you might get the feeling that you know everything there is to know about that ...

Every day we engage in conversations rooted in ritual and social norms. With no conscious effort, we shift from one role to another. One minute, I’m a husband happily cooking breakfast with his wife.

Like other family holidays, Grandparents Day should be one of warm, fuzzy feelings and celebration. Maybe you remembered to send a card and your kids’ artwork. Maybe you’re lucky enough to be able to ...

In today's hyperconnected digital world, we're constantly communicating; texting, commenting, liking, and sharing. Yet despite all this interaction, many of our conversations barely scratch the ...

As discussed in a previous column, it’s possible to speak assertively without being an assertive person. Jefferson Fisher, author of The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More, offers wise and ...