How Obligations Can Fuel Happiness
The hosts of our podcast How to Talk to People offer advice on making small talk and finding connection.
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Today, the hosts of our podcast How to Talk to People offer advice on making small talk, finding connection, and prioritizing friendships in a world that doesn’t always put non-romantic relationships first.
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Advice, Not Homework
The title of the most recent season of’s podcast, ,was sort of a joke—but not entirely,
