Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...

Whether you must address an co-worker's hygiene issue, or you're at a loss for words to console someone dealing with a personal tragedy, you may be tempted to avoid saying anything at all—after all, ...

In a relationship, we tend to avoid certain conversations just to keep the peace. But here's the truth: avoiding these conversations isn’t doing you any favors. In fact, tackling them head-on can be ...

Oh, the awkwardness! Believe me, I know it well. I'm the one who walks around for hours with my skirt tucked into my undies, drags toilet paper on my heel all day, or blurts out the absolute wrong ...

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s ...

The holidays can be full of fun, food, and awkward conversations. Most families have people with varying political views, differing opinions, or longstanding disputes. If you’re concerned about an ...

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with some friends when someone abruptly adds a comment that steers it off course? It may seem like this person was being rude, but often they're ...