Talking to AI can feel surprisingly easy. There’s no awkward pause to worry about, no fear of being judged and less pressure to say the right thing. But what happens when we need to connect with real people?

You can know all the right conversation tips and still freeze when it’s time to actually talk. At some point, learning about social skills needs to become practicing them.

Ever find yourself searching for something to say while your mind suddenly goes blank? It doesn't necessarily mean you're bad at conversation. There may simply be too much happening in your head at once.

Talking to someone online should feel easier, but sometimes it creates a whole new kind of overthinking. Here are a few ways to take some of the pressure out of the conversation.