Advancement in technology has brought about a great change in the life of human beings. The need to form meaningful connections with others has never been felt so much as in this present age. Ironically distance between geographical boundaries have been reduced due to the electronic media but the same kind of closeness has not been witnessed in human connections. Conversations are the lifelines to nourish relations but through the electronic mode of instant gratification, real connections are now disappearing. Nevertheless, the dynamic professional and social set up needs such tools to communicate that can reduce the chasms separating interpersonal communication. The awareness of this need has brought about a whole lot of change in not only professional field but also personal field. The present century needs a whole new set of skills to make communications meaningful and connections more fruitful. This study takes into account latest research that suggest how crucial soft skills are to save our communication from becoming extinct in the present scenario. The thrust of the paper is on core soft skills which will be instrumental in defining success in personal and professional area. The study is based on literature review and psychological research that leads to study the required traits for a balanced work –life situation. The study is based on literature reviews and its findings. In the conclusion some suggestions to enhance soft skills are also pointed out.