How to Have Meaningful Conversations

Psychology Today | 31.05.2026 04:47
Recently at a large social gathering, a techy friend of mine, who had been sitting next to a total stranger, said to me after their lengthy conversation was over, "That was the deepest conversation I've had with anybody in years. Usually, my conversations with others are superficial and don't mean a thing." When I asked him what they talked about, he said, "Religion. We had different views on religion, but the conversation was intimate and respectful. We were able to be honest and disagree without being offensive in any way. It was amazing.”