Psychologist Arthur Aron’s 36 questions can build deep connection between two people in under an hour. Here’s how the science works and why it applies to more than just romance. How a psychology experiment from the 1990s became one of the most powerful relationship tools we have Imagine sitting across from someone you barely know.… Read More »36 Questions That Build Deep Connection Fast
Vivek Murthy had achieved what most people only dream of. Yale degree. Harvard medical school. Surgeon General of the United States. But every single morning, that familiar knot twisted in his stomach. The same dread he’d felt as an eight-year-old walking into the school cafeteria, scanning for an empty seat where he wouldn’t have to… Read More »Stop Being Forever Alone: The Science of Real Connection
Last Tuesday, I ran into Lucy at the coffee shop, whom I hadn’t seen in months. She lit up when I asked how her pottery classes were going. “You remembered!” she said, beaming. That moment made me realise something I’d been doing unconsciously for years. While most people default to “How’s it going?” in conversations,… Read More »Make people feel valued with little memories
About the author Simon Sinek built his career as a leadership expert, motivational speaker and author. His career took off following his famous TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” which became one of the most viewed TED talks of all time with millions of views. Sinek wrote multiple bestselling books including Start With Why,… Read More »What we really need is a section called Help Others
Who calls without texting first? What emergency prompted this? My mind raced through worst-case scenarios as I answered with a tentative “Hello?” To my surprise, my old friend Jake, simply wanted to hear how I was doing. That spontaneous five-minute call left me strangely energized. I realized how rare voice connection had become in my… Read More »The 8-minute phone call
How to Be an Adult in Relationships is a profound and insightful book by psychotherapist David Richo that explores the key elements of healthy, mature relationships. Drawing from psychology, spirituality, and personal growth, Richo presents a comprehensive guide to developing the essential skills needed for creating and maintaining fulfilling partnerships. The book emphasizes the importance… Read More »How to Be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo [Summary]
