Work, kids, chores, and… life. Slowly, the days fill up, and the person you’re sharing your life with gets whatever time is left over. Couples Questions is an invitation to set everything else aside and just be together.
In this activity, partners will take turns answering connection-focused questions about their relationship. Ranging from playful to deep, each question draws attention to the couple’s hopes, strengths, and love.
Use this activity with couples who have healthy communication and are motivated to improve their relationship. They may want to reconnect, build emotional intimacy, or further strengthen their communication.
This activity may not be appropriate for couples who are experiencing deep conflict, anger, or contempt.
Suggested usesCommunication practice: Encourage your clients to practice the communication skills they’ve learned in therapy while answering questions.
Focus on the positive: Help couples remember the positive aspects of their relationship, such as the qualities that made them fall in love or their partner's traits that they appreciate.
Intimacy: Share Couples Questions for use at home to spark an emotionally intimate conversation.
