@derekduchesne: I used to think connection came from chemistry. But looking back at the relationships that didn’t work out, it wasn’t because of a lack of attraction or shared values. It was the absence of emotional safety. I didn’t know how to open up. And I chose people who weren’t ready to either. Vulnerability wasn’t modeled for me growing up. Like a lot of men, I learned to keep things in, to “figure it out,” to protect others from my pain. That’s why I find this study so powerful. Try these 36 questions designed to dissolve small talk and invite real connection. Not surface-level. Not performative. Just two people choosing to see each other. Let me know if you try these 💪

Derek

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Tuesday 15 July 2025 19:02:59 GMT