After 25 years of avoiding answering the one question I get asked the most, it’s time to break the bad news: The answer to how to ask better questions is that there are no easy answers. This also ...

Every parent has been on the receiving end of a one-word answer. You ask your kid how their day was, and they generously offer that it was “fine,” “good,” or “OK.” It probably triggers your own single ...

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"My child won't tell me anything about their day!" It's a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy office. They're hoping to gain a glimpse into their child's world. But asking "How was ...

There’s truly nothing like being on a romantic date only to find you have absolutely nothing to talk about. Whether you’ve been together forever or you’re still in the talking phase, it happens to the ...

What is the meaning of this? Should I have the red or the white? The sea bass or the steak? Questions. We answer probably a hundred a day (triple that if you live with a seven-year-old) and ask dozens ...