Chapter
Building Intimacy through Conversation
25:43 - 31:19 (05:35)
The speaker shares tips on how to build intimacy by starting small in conversation and letting other people open up at their own pace to find common values.
Clips
Open and vulnerable conversations can strengthen connections in a way that superficial small talk cannot.
25:43 - 27:34 (01:50)
Vulnerability
Summary
Open and vulnerable conversations can strengthen connections in a way that superficial small talk cannot. If someone doesn't respond to vulnerability, it can be a litmus test for the strength of the relationship.
ChapterBuilding Intimacy through Conversation
EpisodeThe Science Behind What We Get Wrong About Relationships EP 1328
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Robert Garfield from the University of Pennsylvania found that not being vulnerable in relationships increases the risk of a first heart attack as well as the likelihood that the heart attack will be lethal.
27:34 - 31:19 (03:45)
Relationships
Summary
Robert Garfield from the University of Pennsylvania found that not being vulnerable in relationships increases the risk of a first heart attack as well as the likelihood that the heart attack will be lethal. Building deeper connections with others through vulnerability can lead to more fulfilling and meaningful relationships.