The first time you tell someone you love them, they might go weak in the knees. The millionth time? It’s probably still nice to hear—but also a bit, well, familiar. “Words do matter,” says Lauren ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa is a U.S.-based writer focused on connected workplaces. This article is more than 4 years old. We work with humans, so ...

Do you say whatever is on your mind without giving it much thought? Do you express the emotions you’re feeling, including anger and frustration, in whatever way those feelings arise in that moment? It ...

Not sure what to say? From funny birthday wishes to thoughtful condolence messages, we have some advice—and actual scripts!—that will make your life a whole lot easier. We often don’t know what to say ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. Have you ever found yourself wondering whether something said ...

When a friend receives a life-changing diagnosis, it can be tough to know how to show up for them. Chronic illnesses—like multiple sclerosis and type 2 diabetes, for example—can completely upend a ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

You undoubtedly have had experiences in which you’ve inadvertently offended someone, not by what you said necessarily, but by how you said it. Perhaps a restaurant server has been unusually kind and ...

Are you guilty of doing a “brain dump,” where you research a subject in depth and then impart all that knowledge to your audience all at once? I’ve certainly done that. It’s a mistake, though, because ...

If someone you know has cancer, knowing what and what not to say can be emotional and difficult. As a psychiatrist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monique James, MD, has particular ...