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books to inspire intellectual intimacy.

Of the many ways we humans relate to each other, one of the most approachable is intellectual intimacy.
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why gifting matters.

Giving is ingrained in human culture. When living in stronger collectivist societies, humans often sought to give (and take) in exchange for physical or emotional resources - power, friendship and ...
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reflecting kindly on our conditioning

Understanding our conditioning may allow powerful and useful insights into how we feel about intimate relationships.
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why certain locations are appealing for sex.

Maybe the bedroom evokes a sense of banality and routine, or other locations just seem thrilling for the right occasions.
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learning from the experience of being ghosted.

There’s a lot to learn from being ghosted. The experience is a valuable one because it highlights how uncomfortable it is.
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a case for taking yourself on a date.

Decompressing, treating ourselves, and appreciating our own company all are ways of showing ourselves care. 
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how to host a dinner party.

Dinner parties are wonderful occasions to foster meaningful connections. How we plan them makes all the difference.
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the myth of the “right time”.

It's easy to give into the idea of the 'right time'; self-improvement culture is partly responsible for this.
deepening friendships as an adult.
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deepening friendships as an adult.

Friendships change as we grow up - with life experiences, jobs, relationships. Those leave a mark on what we value.