As Rich has shown me, a good conversation can make you feel alive. It can stave off loneliness and brighten your mood in ways ...

When it comes to online dating, not only is matching with someone key, but so is the conversation. In addition to conversation starters, conversation topics are just as critical, and there are certain ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

VICENZA -- It's the question most parents dread: "Where do babies come from?" And it often comes at the most unexpected time. Children and adolescents are curious about lots of things, and the better ...

Even more than usual, the news out of Washington this past week seemed to be all about one topic -- which leaves our Jim Gaffigan struggling for words: I recently had a horrible realization: I only ...

There's more to a enjoying a business dinner with colleagues or clients than a night of schmoozing. Taking the time to enjoy a meal while talking business allows you to spend an extended amount of ...

We find it increasingly difficult to talk with others about difficult or controversial topics. This is especially acute regarding political issues in society. ased on Pew research, many people say ...

What do Americans think of small talk? “Most Americans dislike it. I would say most Americans want to avoid it,” said Matt Zajechowski spokesman for Northstar Inbound, a marketing agency that analyzed ...