Everyday conversations with a romantic partner are deeply influenced by underlying relationship dynamics, such as uncertainty ...

When people think about protecting their brain, they often picture crossword puzzles, memory apps, or learning a new language. While those activities can be beneficial, neurologists and aging ...

From fleeting small talk to that ever-growing social media thread, everyday life is laced with conversations. Not all conversations might seem consequential. But like the flap of a butterfly’s wing, ...

A recent article published in Perspectives on Psychological Science with the ominous title Sliding into Silence? We Are Speaking 300 Daily Words Fewer Every Year fueled various unsettling headlines by ...

There was once a time when strangers talked to one another, sometimes eagerly. “In past eras, daily life made it necessary for individuals to engage with others different from themselves,” Paula ...

It's hard to make friends when you make people feel devalued, unheard and misunderstood. Feeling heard and understood in our conversations has been identified as the foundation of healthy connections.