We can also expand communication by sharing what we need from each other, discussing new subjects, learning how to ask questions and listen well, being curious about each other’s pasts, and sometimes engaging in expansive topics far bigger than our circumstances and updates, like politics, spirituality, dreams, or ideas.

a group of three or more look around in the hope that others will maintain eye contact on their behalf. Yet people don’t feel listened to if you’re not looking at them. • Get somebody to talk about why they’re attending the event. You are now on your way to engaging them in conversation. • Show an interest in every person. The more interest you sho

We too often think that deep conversations have to be painful or vulnerable conversations. I try to compensate for that by asking questions about the positive sides of life: “Tell me about a time you adapted to change.” “What’s working really well in your life?” “What are you most self-confident about?” “Which of your five senses is strongest?” “Ha