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The Easy Way to Build and Maintain Meaningful Relationships with Nick Gray

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Dec 3, 2025
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Nick Gray
Nick Gray, an entrepreneur and author known for founding Museum Hack, shares his expertise on building meaningful relationships. He emphasizes the importance of giving more than receiving in friendships and reveals effective tactics like hosting meetups and sending friends newsletters. Nick also simplifies hosting with his Two-Hour Cocktail Party formula and discusses the benefits of creating a personal website. Plus, he shares insights on budget-friendly cruises and the value of regular events to maintain connections.
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ADVICE

Keep Weak Ties Active With Events And Newsletters

  • Host casual happy hours or meetups to keep weak ties alive and deliver value by introducing people to each other.
  • Send a friends newsletter and hold an annual event to stay top-of-mind with loose connections.
INSIGHT

Friendships Need Repeated Exposure

  • New adult friendships require repeated exposure and structured moments to accelerate intimacy.
  • Hosting recurring meetups or joining repeat local activities compresses the time needed to form deeper ties.
ADVICE

Run Low-Friction Two-Hour Parties

  • Host a simple two-hour happy hour with self-serve drinks, finger foods, name tags, and brief structured introductions.
  • Invite people from different life buckets so guests meet new, valuable contacts.
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