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Six of Aron's 36 Questions
Trade six escalating-depth questions with a close person to deepen intimacy in 30 minutes.
Goal
Move past the surface in an existing relationship (partner, friend, sibling) via six escalating questions that create research-validated rapid intimacy.
Steps
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Sit face-to-face. Both phones go outside the room.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You feel closeness you have not felt in months, even with someone you have known for years.
Evidence base
School: Social Psychology / Self-Disclosure Research
Founders: Arthur Aron · Elaine Aron (1997)
Arthur Aron's 1997 landmark study proved 36 escalating questions produce lab-validated "rapid intimacy".
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Six of Aron's 36 Questions" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Six of Aron's 36 Questions"?
You feel closeness you have not felt in months, even with someone you have known for years. In the short term: Within two weeks, your everyday talks deepen spontaneously.
Is "Six of Aron's 36 Questions" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Social Psychology / Self-Disclosure Research (Arthur Aron, Elaine Aron (1997)). Arthur Aron's 1997 landmark study proved 36 escalating questions produce lab-validated "rapid intimacy".
Is "Six of Aron's 36 Questions" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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