Essays on relationships, intimacy, understanding others, and the emotional dynamics between people. These works examine how we relate to one another beyond words, exploring the subtle territories of connection in digital and physical spaces.
Conversation’s greatest value emerges when we abandon the pursuit of utility. Like art or contemplation, its importance lies in its apparent uselessness—creating meaning and connection that transcends instrumental purpose.
In the laboratory of love, chemistry gets the credit, but physics governs our connections. While poets speak of burning passion and hearts growing cold, couples negotiate a more literal thermal equilibrium—where compatibility is measured in degrees Celsius (or Fahrenheit).
Three kinds of conversation help to build more effective and harmonious teams.
