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Deepen Shallow Friendships

“Deepen Shallow Friendships” is a short 45-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Pick a shallow friend and deepen via 3 of Aron's 36 questions. Immediate effect: Holds the meeting's impression for weeks. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Pick a shallow friend and deepen via 3 of Aron's 36 questions.

45 min Intermediate

Goal

Move from "see you at events" to actual friendship.

Steps

1

Pick someone you see monthly without depth.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Holds the meeting's impression for weeks.

Evidence base

School: Closeness Research

Founders: Arthur Aron (1997)

Aron — 36 questions that lead to love/closeness.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Deepen Shallow Friendships" take?

This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "Deepen Shallow Friendships"?

Holds the meeting's impression for weeks. In the short term: Invites you to next one-on-one.

Is "Deepen Shallow Friendships" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Closeness Research (Arthur Aron (1997)). Aron — 36 questions that lead to love/closeness.

Is "Deepen Shallow Friendships" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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