12 Questions For Meaningful Relationships - How to go deep w/ Topaz Azides
Learn why our brains are hardwired to answer any question, and how to use this quirk for psychology-driven personal growth and deeper relationships.
You know that Stupid questions = Stupid answers. It's the same for boring questions. If you want to live a meaningful life with space for personal growth and connection with those around you.
The answer is fantastic questions.
Questions that help you understand yourself better and your partner.
Questions that lead to conversations where you really see each other deep down at a human to human level.
Topaz Azides, is an Emmy-winning director who spent a decade analyzing 1,200 couples to understand why some thrive while others stall. He discovered that humans are "answering machines"—we can't help but respond to the prompt in front of us. He crafted 12 questions that act like rocket fuel for connection, moving you from small talk to the conversations you're secretly desperate to have. This isn’t about cheesy one-liners; it's a practical framework for reframing your mindset:
- Learn why our brains are hardwired to answer any question, and how to use this quirk for psychology-driven growth.
- Discover how to use arguments to build psychological resilience and make your relationship stronger, not break it.
- Embrace the idea that every moment is unique and discover how to treat it that way, fostering cognitive flexibility in your interactions.
Topaz Azides
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Humans are obsessed with questions
03:18 What does a growth mindset mean
03:52 Architecting Experiences
04:03 Lessons from creating 12 questions
07:58 do people compete to say better answers
10:03 Finding new dimensions
11:36 The process of creating 12 questions for love
11:36 What is the and
11:36 How and why did they change specific question elements
15:24 Humans are answering machines
17:51 Other great question
20:09 The power of being articulate
22:17 the power of attention
24:14 Question loops
26:17 Chapters of life
27:56 Pre-interview questions
30:06 Dangers of quick fixes - should a relationship be allowed to end
35:30 Cultural or regional variations
38:18 Playing the 12 questions game
38:30 Daily practices or habits for sustaining a relationship
41:50 Showing to kids that communication is important
42:13 How to stay positive
47:01 Future projects
49:42 Reflections
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