Questions to ask in a new relationship
Congratulations on your new relationship! Asking the right questions can help you get to know each other better, build trust, and avoid misunderstandings. Here are some questions to ask in a new relationship:
Getting to know each other
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- What are your hobbies and interests?
- What's your favorite way to spend a weekend?
- What's your favorite travel destination and why?
- What's your favorite type of music/movie/book and why?
- What's your family like? Do you have any siblings?
- What's your favorite childhood memory?
- What's one thing you're passionate about outside of work or school?
Relationship goals and expectations
- What are your expectations for our relationship?
- What are your deal-breakers in a relationship?
- How do you handle conflicts or disagreements?
- What's your idea of a perfect date?
- How often do you like to see each other?
- Are you looking for a long-term commitment, or do you want to take things slow?
- How do you prioritize communication and intimacy in a relationship?
- What's your approach to trust and loyalty?
Personal growth and values
- What are your goals and aspirations for the next 5-10 years?
- What's most important to you in life?
- How do you prioritize your mental and physical health?
- What's your approach to self-care and self-improvement?
- What are your values and principles that guide your decisions?
- How do you handle stress and anxiety?
- What's your favorite way to relax and unwind?
- What's one thing you're working on improving about yourself?
Past relationships and experiences
- What was your most significant relationship like? What did you learn from it?
- How did you handle your last breakup (if applicable)?
- What's your experience with online dating or apps?
- Have you ever been in a long-distance relationship? How did you handle it?
- What's your approach to forgiveness and moving on from past relationships?
- How do you prioritize your own needs and boundaries in a relationship?
- What's your experience with conflict resolution in past relationships?
- What's one thing you wish you had done differently in a past relationship?
Future plans and aspirations
- What are your plans for the next few months/years?
- Do you have any big goals or aspirations that you're working towards?
- How do you see our relationship evolving in the future?
- Are there any specific milestones or achievements you're looking forward to?
- How do you prioritize your career and personal goals?
- What's your approach to financial planning and budgeting?
- How do you handle uncertainty or change in your life?
- What's one thing you're looking forward to experiencing with me in the future?
Remember, these questions are meant to be starting points for conversations, not interrogations! Take your time, be open-minded, and enjoy getting to know each other.