Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites.

Whether you've just met or been together for decades, these romantic conversation starters can help ignite a spark and keep it alive.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We've all experienced this awkward moment: You're at a party, networking event, or gathering, and the only people you know are ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Jumping into deep conversation with your partner can be a special kind of intimidating, but it can also ...

There’s never a reason to run out of conversation topics. The news, the weather and whatever other people are doing could be talked about at length, in most scenarios. Those topics, however, are dull.