A great conversation begins with genuine interest. Communication expert Alexa Fischer explains this approach and suggests some conversation starters!

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Having to fire an employee is never pleasant. Here, communication expert Alexa Fischer shares valuable tips to make the process as painless as possible -  for yourself and the other person.

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How do you know if you talk too much? Avoid coming across as a chatterbox with these great tips from communication expert Alexa Fischer.

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It's easy to get swept up in a heated conversation. But does yelling back really do any good? Communication expert Alexa Fischer shows us how to stay calm, cool and collected in a tense situation.

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Can you love someone if you no longer desire him or her sexually? Marriage and relationship therapist and author Esther Perel has advice for maintaining passion in a marriage and understanding the difference between love and desire.

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Every gardener needs a few tools, and a few tricks to keep their plants and flowers growing and blooming.  Here are the basics from gardening editor Kristin Schleiter on how to maintain your garden. 

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Every gardener needs a few tools, and a few tricks to keep their plants and flowers growing and blooming.  Here are the basics from gardening editor Kristin Schleiter on how to maintain your garden.

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Journaling can be a great way to collect your thoughts and bring yourself back to center. Prompt yourself each day by thinking about 3 acts of kindness that you committed each day. Communication expert Alexa Fischer breaks down how to start. 

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Journaling can be a great way to collect your thoughts and bring yourself back to center. Prompt yourself each day by thinking about 3 acts of kindness that you committed each day. Communication expert Alexa Fischer breaks down how to start.

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Men's sexual health issues change over time, but some basic health care facts are the same at any age.  Dr. Brent Ridge explains how to maintain men's sexual health.

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With the announcement that the MTV Movie & TV Awards are about to go gender neutral, were looking forward to seeing Best Actor and Best Actress categories getting the heave-ho. But should the Oscars follow suit? Kim and Sam debate the pros and cons.

Should The Oscars Introduce Gender Neutral Awards?

What do you do if someone you're with has spinach in his teeth? Or his fly is open? Do you tell or pretend not to notice? Answers to these and other challenging questions from Melissa Kirsch, author of The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything.

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Too much togetherness can be bad for a marriage. It can lead to boredom and a lack of individuality. Couples therapist and author Esther Perel says you can be closer by adding distance and mystery to your relationship.

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If you're working with a circular saw and you don't want it to become unplugged from your extension cord, you could tie the cords in a knot and hope they don't get snagged on something. Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows us there's a better way.

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We may not always like the person we're talking to, but we can keep the conversation flowing by remaining neutral and maintaining space. Communication expert Alexa Fischer shows us how.

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