High Standards, and How to Fail Them: Pa...

In social situations, two people can do the exact same things (good and bad) and get a very different reaction. We discuss chemistry, first impressions, and a theory inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. 

Hannah and Karina discuss change, culture shock, and what happens when you fail to live up to your own high standards for relationship and conversation. Part two to follow. Find us on Instagram at @theconversationstarters or email contact@theconversationstarters.com 

The one-sided conversation. We've all been there – and several of you have written in to ask about it! What do you do when you're always the one asking questions and listening, and they don't show the same interest in your life?? Find us on Instagram at @theconversationstarters, ... Show More

On How to Talk to People we explore the barriers to relationship building and why—in a world of endless potential for connection—so many people still feel alone. From the struggle to prioritize non-romantic relationships, to just feeling uncertain of what to talk about with stran ... Show More

In today's episode, Abby chats (for a while) and answers your questions regarding post grad feelings and nerves, dealing with roommates, conflict in relationships and creating separate space in relationships, staying motivated with fitness, eating healthy in college, posting what ... Show More

In the early stages of dating someone we like and feel excited about, everyone is worried about coming across too keen and blowing it. This is a very human experience felt by men and women alike. And it is that very emotion that will have us mute our needs and desires as we go in ... Show More

In today's episode, I’m sharing five communication and conflict mistakes that I often see people making in relationships and what you can do instead to bridge a positive connection with your partner.We'll cover:Why we shouldn’t avoid the hard conversationsWhat happens w ... Show More

It's easy when we like someone to feel like we have to make excuses for their avoidant behaviour. Sometimes they may have genuine psychological issues that need to be resolved. But how much should you wait in limbo if the person you're dating still hasn't figured themselves out? ... Show More

In today's episode, Abby talks about her recent struggles with feeling lost and confused and discusses the various ways we end up lost and a few ways to find ourselves again. She also talks about the importance of your identity being rooted in WHO you are and not what you do. Be ... Show More

In this week's episode, your hosts Abdikarrim and Idris have a laid-back discussion on our experience on life after high school and navigating the expectations that come with being a young adult. Including dealing with university application rejections, parental expectations ... Show More

Ever felt like you're scared of expressing your honest feelings when dating or in a relationship? It can often feel scary to put ourselves on the line. Or to open up. Or to even admit to ourselves that we want to find love.  In this episode, Matt and Audrey sit down to talk about ... Show More

Y'all, I was so inspired by the response to Episode 250: Signs Your Relationship is Over, that I felt like I needed to continue this conversation and dig into the hard subject of ending relationships. Specifically, I wanted to chat with y'all about breakups. Breakups are so hard, ... Show More