: Instead of asking "Where did you grow up?", try "Tell me about your childhood". This invites the other person to share the parts of their history they find most important.
A "deep guide" to explores the profound ways individuals connect, converse, and maintain bonds through intentionality and mutual discovery. The Architecture of Deep Conversation Two People
: Developing intimacy requires a give-and-take; when one person shares something personal, it often encourages the other to do the same. : Instead of asking "Where did you grow up
: Move deeper into a subject by asking about the emotional layer—questions like "How come you chose..." or "Why did that matter to you?". when one person shares something personal
How to get better at striking up more rewarding conversations - Psyche