Few things are more nerve-racking than going on a first date. Not only do you have to figure out what to wear and where to go (after sussing out whether or not your date might be a total dud or creep, ...

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This ones for all the single ladies. To quote Beyonce, “Put your hands up!” Whether you’re dating regularly or getting back in the game after a lengthy hiatus, congratulations! This must be said first ...

Most of us meet new people every week. At work, at school, at the grocery store. But we only remember a fraction of new faces. Why? In most cases, it depends not on the physical but the topical. For ...

I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

You can be the most outgoing person in the world and there can still be times when starting a conversation with someone new feels overwhelming. What do you say at a networking event or on a first date ...

One wrong comment can sour a dinner faster than bad wine—yet most people don’t realize which subjects secretly drain the room ...

Bonding with someone can be difficult. Whether you’ve known them for years or a few hours, cracking someone’s shell isn't necessarily easy. This is partly because everyone has their own unique needs, ...