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37 Conversation Starters That Make You Instantly Interesting

Can't stand awkward moments with people you've just met? Never struggle to make small talk again with these go-to conversation starters.

How to Handle Social Distancing Rule Breakers, According to Etiquette Experts

Faced with a rampant rule breaker? These tips will keep your safety—and your dignity—covered.

You’re Worried Your Ex Drinks Too Much When Caring For the Kids—What Can You Do?

Many parents enjoy alcohol responsibly. But when a caregiver drinks too much, it can create...

What I Learned From Cold-Calling Long-Lost Friends

Stuck at home because of COVID-19, I started calling people I hadn’t spoken to in...

What Not to Say When Someone Comes Out as LGBTQ+ (And What to Say Instead)

When a loved one takes the brave step to come out to you as an...

How to Care for Aging Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Practical ways you can help your parents stay healthy and happy while sheltering in place.

What My Daughter Taught Me When She Came Out As Trans

"When my child told me she was trans, I remember the fear: for her safety,...

How to Get Through Mother’s Day Without Your Mom

Mother's Day can be incredibly painful after losing your mom. Here's how to cope, from...

How to Communicate Effectively With Your Elders

Don't let an age gap stand in the way of close friendship and entertaining conversation....

10 Etiquette Rules You Can Now Ignore Because of Coronavirus

It's better to be safe than sorry while the world continues to go through a...

Taking in Boarders Forced Me to Share My Space and, I’ll Admit, Become a Nicer Person

As Toronto's housing crisis grew, I decided to rent out my home to boarders.

The Upside of Isolation: 3 Surprising Benefits of Being Alone

Anxious about being alone? Don't be. It turns out there are a host of benefits...

The Humbling Moment My Five-Year-Old Taught Me About Patience

A severe stroke left my mother paranoid, confused and needy. Just when I was at...

Here’s How Much You Can Spoil Your Grandchildren Without Ruining Them

Mary Jane Sterne, co-author of Intentional Grandparenting, gives us her best advice on how to...

How to Help Someone with Depression

One in six Canadians will experience depression at some point in their life, but many...

15 Signs You May Have a Love Addiction

The idea of being addicted to love, an emotion we all feel and want others...

6 Things You Should Never Say to a Single Friend

Despite our best intentions, the things we say to our single friends can be hurtful—and...

How to Stop Living in Regret

Everyone has regrets, but it's not healthy to dwell on them for too long. These...

This Marriage Advice From the 1950s Still Applies Today

The decade known for happy housewives and Mad Men husbands may not appear to offer...