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Deepen Shallow Friendships

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. 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.

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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 app.

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