10/16/2025
In our fast-paced world, making genuine connections can feel almost impossible. We often meet new people through social media, networking events, or school activities, yet few of those interactions turn into real friendships or lasting collaborations. But what if there were a scientific way to build stronger bonds?
Psychologist Dr. Arthur Aron, a leading researcher on relationships, has spent decades studying what makes people feel close. His studies reveal something remarkable: real connection and even love can form in less than an hour when people share openly, listen deeply, and engage in meaningful conversation. His theory, called the self-expansion model, says that one of the main reasons relationships grow is that they allow people to expand themselves, to learn, grow, and experience new things through another person.
This same science can be applied outside of romance. In fact, a startup, Lobby4, uses these psychological principles to transform how professionals connect. Lobby4 creates an environment where people can meet, learn from each other, and build trust quickly, just as Dr. Aronโs experiments showed is possible.
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In our fast-paced world, making genuine connections can feel almost impossible. We often meet new people through social media, networking events, or school activities, yet few of those interactions turn into real friendships or lasting collaborations. But what if there were a scientific way to build...
