Psychologist Dr. Arthur Aron came up with 36 questions that help to promote mental intimacy. The questions are designed to be personal and break down barriers to foster closeness. Dr. Melissa is trying a social experiment by inviting different couples on the show in various stages of their relationship to see if these questions are effective to help improve communication, compassion, and love. The first couple is Karen and Bob, who are newly married. Dr. Melissa hopes others can use this set of questions in their own relationships because being open, honest, and vulnerable with each other can lead to more intimacy and understanding.