In a suspicious world, many of us are reluctant to interact with strangers. But talking to people we've never met before, even in passing interactions, can make us wiser and happier. Like many people ...

A new study suggests that people who talk to strangers as well as family and friends are happier. It’s well known that there is a link between happiness and social connection, but researchers from ...

The close relationships we have with romantic partners, family, friends and even co-workers enrich our lives in countless ways. But there’s another type of connection that’s meaningful but often ...

We engage with strangers online for a myriad of reasons. From asking for cash to support your personal cause or favorite political candidate to groveling for follows and retweets—let’s face it, most ...

If you know me, you know I can talk with almost anyone, from the cashier at Hannaford to the local bank's president. I am endlessly curious about people, so I really enjoy talking with people and ...

When you were young, a parent or guardian might have told you, "don't talk to strangers!" I know mine did and I generally followed that direction. As a kid, it probably kept me out of some trouble too ...

Recently we were in a store waiting to get checked out. The line was long, so we had time to “people watch.” We noticed that some people were very interactive with the strangers around them. Others, ...

Experts weigh in on how we can keep our kids safe while also allowing them to flex their social skills in public. Fact ...

In the COVID era talking to strangers has become rare because being cooped up means there aren’t many strangers to talk to. Debbie Duncan says that should change. One toasty morning a few months ago I ...

Omegle was a popular site for online chatting and random video chats with strangers from all over the globe. Following 14 years of service, Omegle has terminated its services after being misused by ...