Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie… and the same old small talk. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and gathering, but how often do you really connect with your loved ones around the table? This year, ...

While you could fill the void with small talk, asking your partner thought-provoking questions—about their likes, dislikes, fears, hopes, etc.—is the key to strengthening your bond. In fact, ...

Finally, asking questions can also be a way to insert some romance into your relationship. Whether you’re reminiscing about old memories you’ve had together, curious about the way that they see love, ...

Every relationship begins with conversation. And you know you like someone when all you want to do is talk to them. Think: long nights chatting on FaceTime; getting distracted by their texts at work; ...

Most people have been in that awkward predicament before: they're with a loved one or a coworker when the person asks for the unthinkable: a questionable favor. While most people are eager to jump ...

‘Some non-askers light up and become more collaborative conversationalists when there is less pressure to talk.’Photograph: Carl Bloch A few months ago, I was at a bar and hoped I might be making a ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. One of the “greatest heartbreaks” Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider hears from her patients is that many wish ...