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101 conversation starters for couples
By GARY CHAPMAN RAMON PRESSON
Northfield Publishing
Copyright © 2012 Gary Chapman & Ramon Presson
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-8024-0837-2
Chapter One
question
1 What are two things that happened today, and how did you feel about them?
question 2
What were some of your favorite toys as a child? What was your favorite candy?
question 3
Describe the home of one or both sets of your grandparents.
question 4
What was something you really wanted but were not allowed to own as a child or teen?
question 5
Describe one of your favorite elementary school teachers. Then describe a favorite high school teacher or college professor.
question 6
As you were growing up, what was unique about your family as compared to other families in your neighborhood or the families of your friends?
question 7
What was your most serious physical injury as a child or teen?
question 8
What do you remember about learning to drive?
question 9
Can you recall visiting your parents' workplace? If so, describe it and how you felt when you went there.
question 10
Complete this sentence: "I'm sure my mom and dad wish I would...."
question 11
What is perhaps the worst movie you have ever seen?
question 12
What tragic news story in the last few years made you particularly sad?
question 13
What was one of the most memorable weddings (other than your own) that you have attended?
question 14
What is something you collected as a child or teen?
question 15
What is a question that you wish you had the courage to ask your mother and/or father?
question 16
If you were given five acres of land, where would you want it to be and what would you want to do with it?
question 17
If you could own and operate your own business (and be guaranteed of its success), what would it be?
question 18
If you do not play a musical instrument, what one do you wish you could play? If you do/ did play a musical instrument, do you recall how you chose that particular one?
question 19
What would you say are two of the best concerts you have seen, either in person or on video or film?
question 20
What are two of your all-time favorite movies (or books)?
question 21
My mother/father clearly did not understand what was considered cool when she/he bought me ...
question 22
What famous person (deceased) would you like to have met?
question 23
Which of the following would you find most gratifying?
earning a PhD
publishing a bestselling book
recording an original chart-topping song
winning an Olympic gold medal
question 24
If money and/or child care were no object, what would be your idea of the perfect New Year's Eve?
question 25
Who is one of the most genuinely spiritual persons you know?
question 26
How do you think the world has changed since September 11, 2001?
question 27
Which of the following rides would be your first choice?
a gondola in Venice
a cab in London
a Ferrari on the autobahn
a hot air balloon in Switzerland
an airboat in the Everglades
a raft down the Colorado River
a carriage in Paris
question 28
What is one of your favorite memories that includes snow?
question 29
Who was your favorite superhero or cartoon character?
question 30
If someone could bless you and pass on to you a special ability, who would you choose to bless you and with what ability?
question 31
Who is the most joyful person you know?
question 32
Who is someone you wish you could infect with a more positive attitude?
question 33
Complete this sentence: "It would make me a better person if I were more like you in the way you ..."
question 34
When in your life would you say your self-esteem was the lowest?
question 35
Recall a time when you were given constructive criticism that proved beneficial
question 36
The lion, beaver, otter, and golden retriever are used to describe four personality types. Which one do you think best describes you?
Lion: strong, confident, leader, likes to make sure things get done
Beaver: detail oriented, organized, follows instructions, good with projects
Otter: very outgoing, enjoys people, humorous, creative
Golden Retriever: loyal, sensitive, encouraging
question 37
If you could hire Martha Stewart for a day, what would you have her do?
question 38
Regardless of how long I live, I hope I will always ...
question 39
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Recall a gift that gave you considerable satisfaction in presenting it.
question 40
Describe the location and three features of your dream home.
question 41
Who would you most like to hear one of the following from?
"I love you."
"I support you."
"I respect you."
"I miss you."
"I trust you."
question 42
In retrospect, what is something that your parents were wise in doing in raising you?
question 43
What was your most/least favorite subject in school?
question 44
If you could take a course in any subject. right now at your local college, what type of course would it be?
question 45
In what way are you most/least like your mother? How are you most/least like your father?
question 46
In Matthew 6:34, Jesus encourages us to live with faith in the present. Which is the greater obstacle for you?
dwelling on the past
worrying about the future
question 47
Who was your best friend in junior high school? What did you do together?
question 48
As I was growing up, my father was most like
a coach
a judge
an historian
a professor
a preacher
a manager
a cheerleader
other ___________
question 49
If you inherited $200,000 (after taxes), what would you do with the money?
question 50
Name three jobs or careers you are definitely not suited for.
question 51
Describe your pediatrician when you were growing up. What do you remember about those doctor visits?
question 52
Concerning what biblical topic or Bible passage (or verse) do you wish you had a better understanding?
question 53
What do you think that you will want to do in your retirement years?
question 54
Acts 2:42-47 describes a close, caring community. In what setting have you had the greatest experience of genuine fellowship?
friends at school
job where I worked
sports team
support group
church-related group
volunteer organization
ministry/mission team
fraternity/sorority
other __________
question 55
What item of clothing in my wardrobe do you really like to see me wear?
question 56
What is a song of piece of music that moves or inspires you?
question 57
What quality or skill that you possess would you find most gratifying to have your child imitate as an adult?
question 58
If you could win any competition in the world, what would it be?
question 59
What nonbiblical historical event would you like to have witnessed?
question 60
Name the Old Testament event that you wish you could have witnessed. Name the New Testament event (in addition to the resurrection) that you wish you could have witnessed.
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