Psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel explains why it's important to talk to strangers and reveals the best places to meet potential partners in real life ...

When we talk to strangers, if we talk to them, we often default to “small talk” or “chit-chat.” We may muse about the weather or a recent movie or what we did over the weekend. This surface-level talk ...

Depending on your natural level of extraversion, you may view chit-chat with strangers more like a mild form of torture than a mood booster (as an introvert, I hear you). But the research is clear: ...

Talking to strangers can open doors to new opportunities, relationships, and career advancements, especially for ambitious professionals on a six-figure career track. Mastering this skill not only ...

This post was written in collaboration with Victoria E. Gillison, MSSP. When I lived in New York City and felt lonely, I’d look around and see tables of friends and wonder how they found their people.

Growing up, I was taught to never talk to strangers. I was warned about the dubious man driving a white, windowless van who coaxes children inside by saying he was sent to bring them home. I was told ...

Trying to ask a stranger about their life story is like walking across the golf course on a sunny day: you have no right to be there, but it’s nice outside, so why not? Sometimes I get strange looks, ...

Research shows we dread talking to strangers but we’re much happier when we actually do. These tools can help. Layoffs, tariffs, AI disruption, polarization, looming climate disaster. There are plenty ...

We engage with strangers online for a myriad of reasons. From asking for cash to support your personal cause or favorite political candidate to groveling for follows and retweets—let’s face it, most ...