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1“Can you tell me your life story in 5 minutes?”
2“What’s a memory that always makes you smile?”
3“What holds a relationship together?”
4“Are you ready for a serious relationship?”
5“Do you remember anything from our first date?”
6“What first drew you to me?”
7“Why’d you end up staying?”
8“Who are you closest to in your family?”
9“How can a partner make you a better person?”
10“Can you list at least 10 reasons why you’re grateful?”
11“What age would you remain for the rest of your life?”
12“What’s your love language?”
13“What’s your favorite difference between us?”
14“Do you follow your head or your heart?”
15“What’s a serious dealbreaker for you?”
16“If you could start a restaurant, what would you serve?”
17“Is it better to change the past or know the future?”
18“What does your perfect day look like?”
19“What would your theme song be?”
20“What do you think about astrology?”
21“If your house were on fire, what’s the one item you’d save?”
22“If you were on the cover of a magazine, what would it be?”
23“Can you describe a dream vacation?”
24“Would you rather save your money or enjoy an experience?”
25“If you had children, what’s one lesson you’d teach them?”
26“Do you respond better to criticism or praise?”
27“When you picture your wedding, is it big or small?”
28“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
29“Anything you’ve left off your bucket list?”
30“What’s your ‘happily ever after’?”
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Wish you could get even closer to your lover? Asking them interesting and romantic questions will encourage your partner to speak from their heart. In this article, we’ll walk you through a wide variety of creative conversation starters that will enhance intimacy and help you learn more about each other.
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“Can you tell me your life story in 5 minutes?”
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This challenge teases out some intimate details. The short time frame puts your S.O. on the spot and invites them to consider the moments that shaped them the most. You’ll learn more about how they see the world and their past, and you’ll get to hear how they repackage their experience into a quick summary.[1]
- Everyone wants to be seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. Showing genuine interest makes the other person feel like you care about them, and lets them know that you want to get to know them better.[2]
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“What’s a memory that always makes you smile?”
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“What holds a relationship together?”
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Get some insight into what’s actually sustainable for them. Specify that you want to learn what would make a connection last in your partner’s world. All connections are different, so what matters is what the both of you need to feel balanced and happy.
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“Are you ready for a serious relationship?”
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“Do you remember anything from our first date?”
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“What first drew you to me?”
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Make yourself the topic and learn about your standout traits. When the spotlight’s on you, it’s actually just a fun and sweet moment to romance your partner again. Listen to them gush about your wonderful traits—that way, you can keep playing them up.[3]
- Feel free to answer this question yourself, too. Move beyond the surface compliments and share why you like them on a deeper level.[4]
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“Why’d you end up staying?”
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“Who are you closest to in your family?”
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“How can a partner make you a better person?”
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This gives you an idea of how you can enhance their life. Listen to what your S.O. expects from a partner and any areas of growth they’ve noticed about themselves. You’ll get a clear answer about how you can balance each other out and lift each other up.
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“Can you list at least 10 reasons why you’re grateful?”
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“What age would you remain for the rest of your life?”
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“What’s your love language?”
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“What’s your favorite difference between us?”
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A bit of fun tension can really boost your chemistry. While it’s likely that you share a lot in common, you probably also enjoy each other’s company because you help each other see the world in a whole new light. Look for at least one or two ways you challenge one another and embrace that!
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“Do you follow your head or your heart?”
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“What’s a serious dealbreaker for you?”
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“If you could start a restaurant, what would you serve?”
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“Is it better to change the past or know the future?”
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“What does your perfect day look like?”
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“What would your theme song be?”
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“What do you think about astrology?”
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This gives you some fun insight on how they see the world. Astrology—some live by it while others laugh it off. Wherever either of you stand, you can have a fun discussion about horoscopes, destiny, and the stories you tell about yourselves. You’ll either spark a deep discussion or a playful debate.
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“If your house were on fire, what’s the one item you’d save?”
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“If you were on the cover of a magazine, what would it be?”
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You’ll get a taste of their ideal self and their favorite platform. If they can’t imagine even getting that much attention, they’re probably super humble. Still, see if they’ll at least chat about any glossy pages they like the most! If they’re totally fine in the spotlight, you’ll get to learn what they’d like to be famous for.
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“Can you describe a dream vacation?”
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“Would you rather save your money or enjoy an experience?”
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“If you had children, what’s one lesson you’d teach them?”
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Even if you’re not ready to start a family, you’ll chat about your principles. You can either start off the convo saying it’s just theoretical, or you can admit you’re curious about their parenting style. Then, talk about what wisdom is important and would benefit the next generation.
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“Do you respond better to criticism or praise?”
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“When you picture your wedding, is it big or small?”
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“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
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Check if you’re a main attraction in that long-term plan. If they bring up a lot of milestones that involve you, you can be sure that you factor into their future. They might just focus on their own personal goals, too—if that’s the case, just be patient and make sure your relationship’s pace works for you.
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“Anything you’ve left off your bucket list?”
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“What’s your ‘happily ever after’?”
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- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a32618/36-questions-fall-in-love/
- ↑ Kate Dreyfus. Holistic Love Coach & Intuitive Healer. Expert Interview. 22 November 2021.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/want-to-be-close-to-someone-ask-these-36-questions#6
- ↑ Kate Dreyfus. Holistic Love Coach & Intuitive Healer. Expert Interview. 22 November 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/open-gently/201310/36-questions-bring-you-closer-together
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/36_questions_for_increasing_closeness
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This article was co-authored by Kate Dreyfus and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Flamiano. Kate Dreyfus is a dedicated Holistic Love Coach, Holistic Empowerment Coach, Heart-Centered Expert, Intuitive Healer, Workshop Facilitator, and Owner of Evolve & Empower. She has more than ten years of experience supporting her clients successfully entering exclusive, romantic relationships within the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe. Kate is devoted to helping others through personal growth and transformation, success in dating and romance, and healing and rebuilding after a breakup. She is also a member of The Biofield Institute, the Healing Touch Professional Association, and the Energy Medicine Professional Association. Kate holds a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University. This article has been viewed 51,451 times.
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