Overview
101 More Conversation Starters for Couples
Continue to develop intimacy and depth in your relationship with your spouse with 101 More Conversation Starters for Couples. Created by marriage experts Gary Chapman, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages, and Ramon Presson, these additional 101 questions are valuable talking points for your marital relationship.
Learn your spouse's answers to fun and serious questions like:
- What famous person (living) would you like to meet?
- What is something humorous you recall about our first weeks or months of dating?
- If you could free someone of a burden, who would that be?
Your spouse is a unique person, filled with amazing insights, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Communication is key to really knowing and fully loving that person. Let these questions get the conversation flowing.
Makes an excellent Valentine's Day, wedding, and anniversary gift
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780802483584 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Moody Publishers |
| Publication date: | 03/21/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 112 |
| File size: | 2 MB |
About the Author
RAMON PRESSON, PhD, a licensed marriage&family therapist, has been in practice for 30 years and is the founder of LifeChange Counseling and Marriage Center of Franklin. He is a newspaper columnist; and with a dozen books in print he is the most published practicing therapist in Tennessee. He is a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. From 1989 to 2004 Presson served as an assistant pastor in large churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Ramon has had the unique privilege to serve on staff with and later co-author several books with Dr. Gary Chapman. He is currently co-authoring the teen edition of When Will My Life Not Suck? Authentic Hope for the Disillusioned with his 17-year-old son, Cameron. Ramon and his wife, Dorne, have been married for 28 years, have two sons, and live outside Nashville. He can be reached at ramonpresson@gmail.com.
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101 More Conversation Starters for Couples
By Gary Chapman, Ramon Presson
Northfield Publishing
Copyright © 2012 Gary Chapman and Ramon PressonAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-8024-8358-4
CHAPTER 1
question 1
What was something that you really wanted to do but were not allowed to do as a child or teen?
question 2
What is one of the best/worst customer service experiences you've had?
question 3
What is one saying, quote, or Bible verse that you strongly identify with?
question 4
The airline overbooked our flight and we voluntarily gave up our seats in exchange for two round-trip tickets to any destination in the United States, excluding Hawaii and Alaska. Where do you want to go, and what time of year?
question 5
In Joshua 13:1 God tells Joshua that in spite of his advanced years there is still much land to be conquered. Do you have some "land" you still want to "conquer," something you want to accomplish?
question 6
Recall something you experienced or a place you visited that didn't live up to the promotion or your expectations
question 7
What is something humorous you recall about your first weeks or months of dating?
question 8
What was one of the most inspiring funerals or memorial services you have ever attended?
question 9
Complete the following: "I wish we could travel
to ________________and
have ______________for
breakfast/lunch/dinner/dessert."
question 10
What is a common object you owned as a child—so common that you did not keep it but you wish you had because it is considered valuable today?
question 11
If you could own and operate your own business (and be guaranteed of its success), what would it be?
question 12
If you had to give up sight, hearing, the ability to speak, or the ability to walk, which would you choose?
Which would you be most resistant to giving up?
question 13
If you could have four different homes and live in four different parts of the U.S. during the four seasons, state the location and season that you would live in these homes.
question 14
What famous person (living) would you like to meet?
question 15
Name one or two books, other than the Bible, that have significantly influenced your thinking.
question 16
Usually "new" is presumed to also mean "improved." What is something you wish had not changed over the years?
question 17
If you had a magic wand and could change anything in your life right now, what would you change?
question 18
One of life's great delights is surprising someone. Recall participating in a wonderful surprise by doing one or more of the following:
• Presenting a special gift
• Plotting and/or attending a surprise party
• Your unexpected appearance or phone call
question 19
If you could own a prop from a favorite movie or television show, what would be the prop?
(Some examples to spur your imagination: Dorothy's red shoes from The Wizard of Oz, a light saber from Star Wars, Barney Fife's pistol, one of James Bond's cars, a lab coat from ER, Moses' staff from The Ten Commandments, the volleyball from Cast Away, a basketball from Hoosiers)
question 20
If you could free someone of a burden, who would that be?
question 21
What are two things that happened today, and how did you feel about them?
question 22
Name someone with whom you have lost contact over the years and wonder how the person's doing.
question 23
Name something in your hometown that has been torn down and/or replaced, and describe how you feel about it being gone.
question 24
What were some of the surprises at the last class reunion you attended?
question 25
What is one of the most difficult transitions you have ever made?
question 26
If you knew that your very next prayer would be answered, what would you ask God for?
question 27
Name the person you know who most personifies perseverance.
question 28
While your partner is shopping across the street, you have an hour to browse in a large bookstore. In what two sections are you likely to spend most of your time?
[] Fiction
[] Magazines
[] Religious/inspirational
[] Children's books
[] Biography
[] Marriage/parenting
[] Arts & crafts
[] Personal finance
[] Psychology/self-help
[] Literature
[] Hobbies
[] Career/management/ leadership
[] Sports
[] Humor
[] other_____________
question 29
Recall a time when you felt the actions of a person or group grossly misrepresented the true character and person of Christ.
question 30
Recall a time when adversity became a catalyst for spiritual growth.
question 31
If you could have any entertainer perform for your birthday, who would you choose?
question 32
Which person in the Bible do you most identify with?
question 33
What talent or skill do you wish you possessed?
question 34
If you could demonstrate patience in one area of life, what would it be?
question 35
Jesus asked Peter, James, and John to accompany Him into the Garden of Gethsemane. Which three people would you ask to join you in praying during a crisis?
question 36
Name a well-known person that you've met. How did you feel in his or her presence?
question 37
Recall a favorite feature about the home you grew up in. Recall a favorite feature of the neighborhood.
question 38
What is something you would not change about your life right now?
question 39
A project that I'm putting off is ...
question 40
If your house was on fire and everyone (including pets) was safe outside, and you could safely retrieve one personal item (other than photo albums), what would you choose?
question 41
If you were imprisoned for your faith and could only have one book of the Bible with you to read, what would you choose?
question 42
If you could adopt one personality trait from someone you know, what would you take and from whom?
question 43
Congratulations! You have the winning bid in an auction for items once owned by famous people (living or deceased). Name the famous original item and the item for which you bid.
question 44
If you could have been the creator of any single piece of well-known art, music, or literature, which would you choose?
question 45
What is one of the most significant sermons, messages, or presentations you've ever heard?
What impact did it have on you?
question 46
Imagine that you discover you're related to someone famous. Who would you like it to be, knowing that the discovery would mean a new and ongoing relationship?
question 47
If you could find something in your attic that you thought was lost forever, what would it be?
question 48
With whom among your deceased relatives do you wish you could have been better acquainted?
question 49
Recall one of the best days of your life, when you felt especially alive and joyful.
question 50
Who is the best boss you've ever had?
question 51
If you were suddenly gifted as a writer, describe the first book you'd publish.
question 52
Other than news of a death, what is the most disturbing personal news you've ever received?
question 53
Recall a time when you were delighted or surprised to be chosen.
question 54
How would you feel if you were to learn that you were moving to another city in a few months?
What would you miss the least? What and who would you miss the most?
question 55
A "mulligan" is the second chance to hit a golf shot after flubbing the first shot. Complete this sentence: "Something in my life for which I wished I could have played a mulligan is ..."
question 56
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, which one would it be, and what would be the caption or headline?
question 57
Charlie Brown never successfully kicked the football while Lucy was holding it for him. How about your "almosts"?
Complete this sentence: "Sometimes I wonder if I will ever ..."
question 58
For what sports event would you like to go back and reverse the outcome?
question 59
If you had access to any living person for advice, who would you call and concerning what?
question 60
For what special location (or occasion) would you like to have a special VIP pass? For example: the White House or Carnegie Hall (or the Olympics or Rose Bowl Parade)
question 61
What is the hardest phone call you've ever had to make?
question 62
Of the people you know, who seems most satisfied with his or her job? What would be your dream job?
question 63
What do you think is the toughest decision you ever made?
question 64
If you could give a substantial amount of money to someone in need right now, to whom would you give it?
question 65
What is your favorite month of the year?
question 66
If you were a contestant on Jeopardy!, what would you hope would be one of the categories?
question 67
What do you think would be the hardest thing about being President of the United States? What aspect of the job do you think you would enjoy the most?
question 68
Jacob tricked his brother, Esau, and deceived his father, Isaac. Describe a time when you were tricked or lied to.
question 69
Recall a schoolboy/schoolgirl crush.
question 70
What birthday or holiday would you like (or not like) to live over again?
question 71
Describe a time when you lost or broke something belonging to someone else.
question 72
Recall an encounter with a snake, mouse, spider, bee, toad, or any other creature that gives you the creeps.
question 73
My first time on a stage that I can remember was ...
question 74
Can you recall a time when you struggled with doubt concerning one or more of the following:
God's existence
God's love
God's power
God's justice
God's wisdom
God's plan
God's timing
God's faithfulness
God's will
question 75
What would you like to have season tickets to?
question 76
One of my disappointments from last year was ...
question 77
If you could discover a cure for any disease, what would it be? (If you choose cancer, try to be specific.)
question 78
Recall a movie whose ending you would like to rewrite. How would your version end?
question 79
If you could be fluent in another language, which would you choose and why?
question 80
Recall a practical joke played on you and/or recall one you played on someone else.
question 81
Create a new national holiday commemorating an historical event or person. What, why, and when?
question 82
David was tormented by an ungodly King Saul. Recall someone who had authority over you whom you found very difficult to respect.
question 83
If you could have the speaking voice of anyone you've heard, who would it be? If you could have the singing voice of anyone you've heard, who would it be?
question 84
Each of you flip a coin and answer the appropriate question below:
HEADS : What was something encouraging or positive that happened today?
TAILS : What was something disappointing or difficult that happened today?
question 85
The Good Shepherd provides for, protects, and guides His sheep. Which of those three duties of the Shepherd is most meaningful and encouraging to you in your life right now?
question 86
Barnabas was an encourager and mentor to the apostle Paul in the years immediately following Paul's conversion. Recall someone who was a spiritual encourager or mentor to you for a season.
question 87
Which of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World would you most like to see? Why this one wonder?
[] The Grand Canyon (Arizona)
[] The Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
[] Harbor of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
[] The northern lights, or aurora borealis (Alaska)
[] Mount Everest (Nepal/Tibet)
[] Paricutin volcano (Mexico)
[] Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe/Zambia)
question 88
If I were young again, I'd spend more time ...
question 89
Something I miss is ...
question 90
If I had one year to live, something I'd like to do is ...
question 91
Peter said to Jesus, "We've fished all night and haven't caught anything." Is there any area of your life where you feel that hard work is not paying off?
question 92
Jesus' disciples were rowing the boat for several hours against a contrary wind. Frustration is defined as a response to a blocked goal. Is there any area where you feel a goal or plan is being blocked?
question 93
Peter was awestruck by his experience of seeing Moses, Elijah, and Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. Can you recall a spiritual experience that was so real and powerful that you did not want it to end?
question 94
Imagine that your internal dashboard has a joy gauge on it. What is your present reading?
E ____________
¼ ____________
½ ____________
¾ ____________
F ____________
question 95
Something about you that I hope never changes is ...
question 96
Finish this sentence: "I wish we'd had the camera with us when ..."
question 97
I think it would be wonderful to have a hotel room in _________________ and wake up the first morning and throw open the curtains to behold a magnificent view of _____________________________________.
question 98
If you were to brag about me to your friends, what would you tell them?
question 99
You are the new owners of a six-bedroom bed-and-breakfast. Where is it located? What will be unique about it? What will you name it? Instead of numbering the rooms, innkeepers frequently give each room a name based on a theme. What will be your room theme? What will be the name of your favorite room?
question 100
Complete this sentence: "It's too bad that kids today will never know what it's like to ..."
question 101
Take a few minutes to review the first one hundred items before answering this final one: From our sharing responses to these questions and statements, can you recall one of my answers that especially interested or surprised you?
(Continues...)
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