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12 Questions For Meaningful Relationships - How to go deep w/ Topaz Azides

Sep 26, 2025
Topaz Azides, an Emmy-winning director known for The And and Skin Deep, discusses his innovative '12 Questions for Love' framework developed from analyzing over 1,200 couples. He emphasizes the importance of asking meaningful questions to foster deep connections and personal growth. Topaz reveals how our brains are wired to respond, shares tips for creating safe spaces for vulnerability, and encourages reframing conflicts constructively. He highlights daily habits for relationship maintenance and the necessity of embracing change to keep love alive.
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INSIGHT

We Are Answering Machines

  • Humans are 'answering machines' who rush to respond to the prompt in front of them.
  • Changing the question often changes the answer and the experience you create.
ANECDOTE

From Skepticism To Tears

  • Topaz described guiding 1,200 couples over ten years to build his 12-question experience.
  • Sam admitted skepticism, then was moved to tears watching the conversations.
ADVICE

Design The Conversation Architecture

  • Design the architecture of conversations intentionally to shape the journey you want.
  • Choose spaces and leaders that hold the balance needed for depth and safety.
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