Strong bonds form where most of these conditions co-occur: (1) frequent repeated interaction, (2) high overlap between group members' other relationships, (3) a transition period where people are open to identity change, (4) geographic + network density, (5) shared hardship or fear. A context with 5/5 forms deep bonds fast; one with 1–2 doesn't. Run this diagnostic on your current recurring contexts to find where your relational investment compounds and where it's leaking.
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