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Hijacked Brains, Hollow Connections

Feb 20, 2026

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8 min read

Hijacked Brains, Hollow Connections

Why Social Media and AI Are Competing for Your Attention and Your Attachment

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Midlife Cure

Feb 13, 2026

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7 min read

The Midlife Cure

Why Friendships Are the Antidote to America’s Midlife Malaise

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
To Turn a Stranger into a Human Being

Feb 6, 2026

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7 min read

To Turn a Stranger into a Human Being

The overlooked power of psychological generosity in building a more connected world

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Use This One Question

Jan 30, 2026

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7 min read

Use This One Question

Simple, direct, and powerful: how to deepen the connections that matter most

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Ask Better, Connect Deeper

Jan 23, 2026

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11 min read

Ask Better, Connect Deeper

How to Craft Questions That Build Real Relationships

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Gray Matters in Your Friendships

Jan 16, 2026

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7 min read

Gray Matters in Your Friendships

Why Age-Gap Friendships Might Be Your Secret Social Superpower in 2026

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Stop Chasing Your Friends

Jan 9, 2026

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8 min read

Stop Chasing Your Friends

The New Year’s Guide to Friendship, Reciprocity, and Letting Go

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Be the Friend You Wish You Had

Jan 2, 2026

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6 min read

Be the Friend You Wish You Had

The most powerful resolution this year isn’t about you; it’s about how you show up for others

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Strengthen Your Social Health in 2026

Dec 26, 2025

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7 min read

Strengthen Your Social Health in 2026

Why your relationships deserve a front-row seat next to your fitness, finance, and career goals this year

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
Using Atomic Habits to Reshape Your Friendships

Dec 19, 2025

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7 min read

Using Atomic Habits to Reshape Your Friendships

If your social circle isn’t working for you, maybe it’s time to change the system behind it.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Reciprocity Effect: Why Smart Connectors Always Give First

Dec 12, 2025

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8 min read

The Reciprocity Effect: Why Smart Connectors Always Give First

The invisible scoreboard that governs every social interaction, and how to play the long game with generosity.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
The Smart Connector’s Guide to Holiday Parties

Dec 5, 2025

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9 min read

The Smart Connector’s Guide to Holiday Parties

Practical tips to break into (and out of) conversations, deepen your network, and turn awkward moments into meaningful connections.

Thomas Kriese
Thomas Kriese
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