The Statesman

36 questions that lead to love: A Q&A with Arthur Aron

Sara Ruberg, Stephanie Mach, and Juliana Slocum • April 13, 2021

In a 1997 Stony Brook study, psychologist Arthur Aron explored whether intimacy between two strangers could be accelerated by having them ask each other 36 personal questions.

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Under the microscope: 36 questions shown to form closer relationships

Ruchi Shah • February 9, 2015

36 questions in 45 minutes turn complete strangers into close friends or even a married couple. To most, this idea sounds unbelievable.

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