Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. “Pick-up lines” are short, often clever or flirtatious ...

Plus, tips on how to deliver your message confidently and effectively. Whether you meet a potential love interest in real life or match with them on a dating app, finding the courage to strike up a ...

Every relationship begins with that first step. Some people never get past that first step. First impressions matter, and our opening few lines can either energize the interaction, or cause the other ...