How to Make Friends When You Have Social Anxiety
“Because of my shyness and social anxiety, I have no friends. I avoid social events because I don’t want to come off as socially awkward. I feel lonely, and that … Read more
Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.
What To Do When You Have No Family Or Friends
“I have nobody. I don’t have any friends, and I don’t have any family to talk to. What do I do?” Social contact and relationships are basic human needs, but … Read more
143 Icebreaker Questions for Work: Thrive in Any Situation
Whether you’re a manager trying to build a team that really works together, a new hire looking to build relationships, or a seasoned employee working to improve communication, the right … Read more
123 Questions to Ask At a Party
Have you ever found yourself at a party, feeling alienated and wanting to hide in a corner because you can’t seem to get into the flow of things? Asking the … Read more
107 Deep Questions to Ask Your Friends (And Connect Deeply)
Asking your friends deep or philosophical questions can kickstart interesting and enlightening conversations. Deep questions can help you both learn more about yourself, the other person, and the world. Here, … Read more
How to Make Friends in College
Collaborating authors: Rob Danzman, NCC, LPC, LMHC, Alexander R. Daros, Ph.D., C.Psych., Krystal M. Lewis, Ph.D. This guide is intended to help you as a student make friends throughout your … Read more
152 Great Small Talk Questions (For Every Situation)
Talking to new people can be scary. By opening up, we make ourselves vulnerable. Small talk is a great way to test the waters before you share more personal things … Read more
22 Tips to Make Small Talk (If You Don’t Know What to Say)
The phrase “small talk” sounds like it doesn’t mean much, so it can’t be hard. The truth is, it’s a skill, and it takes practice to be good at it. … Read more
14 Tips to Stop Being Self-Conscious (If Your Mind Goes Blank)
Scientifically reviewed by Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D.
When I was younger, I often felt self-conscious and socially awkward. In fact, one of the reasons I wanted to become a Behavioral Scientist was to be better socially. If … Read more
20 Tips to be More Social as an Introvert (With Examples)
What do you do if socializing exhausts you? What if your introversion makes you shy or socially anxious? Here’s how to meet people if you’re an introvert. The advice in … Read more
20 Tips to Be More Likable & What Sabotages Your Likability
“How can I be more likable without trying too hard? Should I try to be funny? I’ve heard that humor is important if you want to make friends.” What makes … Read more
21 ways to make friends in a new city
When I first moved to New York, I realized the most important question I had to answer was, “How do I make friends in a new city?” After lots of … Read more
How to Build Rapport (In Any Situation)
Rapport is critical to be able to connect with people and build relationships. In its essence, rapport is about picking up on and making our similarities with someone more apparent. … Read more
19 signs of a toxic friendship
In this guide, we’ll go through the warning signs of toxic friendships. A toxic friend is someone who doesn’t take responsibility for their feelings or problems. The fallout from these … Read more
222 Questions to Get to Know Someone (Casual to Personal)
Here’s a set of questions you can ask to get to know someone. The guide starts with casual questions that are fitting for an acquaintance or someone you just met. … Read more
How To Be More Talkative (If You’re Not a Big Talker)
As an introvert, being talkative didn’t come naturally to me. I had to learn as an adult how to talk more. This is how I went from quiet and sometimes … Read more
How to Be More Articulate in Everyday Speech & Storytelling
Here’s how to be more articulate when speaking in everyday conversations and telling stories. This guide will help you formulate your thoughts and improve your speech and vocabulary. I’ve geared … Read more
How to Make Friends as an Introvert
I’m an introvert, so I’ve never been into networking events, loud parties, bars, or other extrovert social stuff. And when I did try going to meetups, I never really connected … Read more
17 Tips to Improve Your People Skills (With Examples)
I used to see others connect and make new contacts with ease, while I felt stiff and clueless around people. Still, I knew how important people skills were, both at … Read more
How to Stop Being Quiet (When You’re Stuck in Your Head)
I was often the quiet person, especially in groups or with new people. I used to think there was something wrong with me. In reality, being “the quiet one” is … Read more