How do you determine the kindness in your relationships? Dr. Ira Virtanen is a communication coach and researcher of interpersonal communication at the University of Tampere. Her academic work focuses on social support in various relationships, particularly in the friendships of boys and men. She is the founder of AvaiLab, which promotes supportive communication and interpersonal competence for lives of fulfilment and wellbeing. Dr. Ira Virtanen is a communication coach and researcher of interpersonal communication at the University of Tampere. Her academic work focuses on social support in various relationships, particularly in the friendships of boys and men. She is the founder of AvaiLab, which promotes supportive communication and interpersonal competence for lives of fulfilment and wellbeing. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx