Questions for Couples: 469 Thought-Provoking Conversation Starters for Connec...

Absolute perfect book for couples that want to start discussions and become even closer. The questions are also varied from casual to more intimate questions without categories so it’s also great for keeping the discussion fresh instead of one topic.

I didn't know what to expect from this as the reviews are a little polarized. However, I thought it might be interesting. Some of the questions are pretty basic, but some are things we wouldn't necessarily thought to talk about. There are some questions that we, as a conservation Christian couple, don't really feel comfortable with, but we enjoy most of them. (There are quite a few sex-related questions, so just a heads up!) I thought I'd have to really convince my husband that these were worth discussing, but I've found that he enjoys it more than I do! He will often be, like, "Ok, don't fall asleep; it's question time! Let's do this!" We read one question each night before bed and discuss it for 5 or so minutes. Overall, we've really liked it and have recommended it to a few married friends.

We are in marriage counseling and it was suggested to get a book like this to start building intimacy (not just increase sex) again. There's a range of questions, some simple and some with more in depth. They are numerous non-sex related like "What is a question about life do you wish you had the answer to?" as well as sex related ones like "what turns you on sexually?" With 469 questions, if you don't feel comfortable asking a question, there are plenty of others to ask. We will randomly pick a number then ask that question so we can't "prep" with an answer beforehand.

I really enjoyed this book. My now husband was hospitalized when I purchased this book and it really got us through some lonely nights away from each other. Engagement, open communication, honesty, and thought provoking questions.

Questions for Couples, Archangel publishing services, written and published by Marcus and Ashley Kusi. The authors have provided a list of “469 Thought Provoking Conversation Starters for Connecting, Building Trust and Rekindling Intimacy” plus a short list of 15 “Weekly Check-In Questions” and another 10 of “Yearly Questions”. These latter two lists seemingly will provide a manner of reinforcement. Discussion: Summarily, the authors have suggested a technique that should find a following in today’s often almost chaotic male/female relationship. The gender ethnic has risen to such immense proportions in the recent past, as demonstrated perhaps most vociferously during the recent presidential election campaign, that frequently common sense and even basic courtesy are completely lost. Whether the claims and the extent thereof are right or wrong often seem to be irrelevant in these individual cases where the confrontational status may reach barely controllable levels. The questions provided here proffer a ‘common meeting ground’ that, if judicially handled, can serve to devise suitable answers to each of the partner participants. They cover a wide range of topics with, as expected, a large number devoted to sexual expectations, and activity and family matters. Surprisingly, comparatively few pertain to money matters per se, except in a tangential manner. Many, although differently worded, seem quite redundant. Others appear to be a ‘fishing expedition’ that possibly could apply to a counselor’s approach, but seem strange to this reviewer as being in an area not readily apparent to strengthening or reconciling a husband wife relationship. For example question 262 concerns a partner’s reaction to a transgender admission. Granted, in today’s much ‘enlightened (?)’ population, such a subject may be totally relevant. However, for discussion between husband and wife, in a normally happy or even unhappy relationship, the subject, unless pertinent obviously, seems to be a strange inclusion for ‘normal’ conversation. The weekly questions do seem to be more universally pertinent, as do those for yearly use. So, the total theme appears to be appropriately directed and, apparently as stated by the authors, can be effective. Regrettably, for this reader who in an earlier time served in a counselling capacity, questions where the partner is asked every week to rate relationships on a scale of 1 – 10 on such matters as sex/intimacy and “our friendship and ability to have fun and enjoy each other’s company” may be questionable in themselves depending upon the mental attitude of the individuals involved. Simply put, instead of alleviating tension, they may place an additional strain on a relationship. No doubt individual actions/statements can cause a certain amount of irritation in a close association over time. For the most part, ‘normal’ persons overlook them and instead of actual resentment, usually dismiss them as an individual idiosyncrasy without which the person would not be ‘the one they were’. If the overall relationship already is enjoyable, why stop to ‘count beans’? The old adage still applies: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” However and obviously to understand the authors’ suggestions, if even such individual action is sufficiently distressing, there is no doubt their suggestions can be effective. However and hopefully understandably, my suggestion is that a mannerism distressful to this apparent degree, would be corrected much better by professionally trained counsel. Summary: The authors have set forth questions and usage thereof that no doubt would be most helpful in today’s modern world where such strong gender ethnics exist. Regrettably and hopefully excusably from a member of a much earlier generation, the need to devise such palliative measures for individuals who live in today’s world is most distressing, but admittedly necessary.

I’m a marriage therapist and this is an amazing little book with lots of great questions for couples to ask each other - I plan to buy several to give to the couples I work with in therapy

The rating on this book would be higher if I could because of the help it gave me with my wife. I was trying to find a daily way to communicate with my wife rather we was together or apart so I turn this book into a daily conversation especially while we were at work. I honestly thought some of the questions that I’d answered would get me killed because I answered honestly but the uncomfortable thought provoking question were the ones we had fun answering the most because of the fear that surrounds them. I would recommend this book to couples who communicate openly and married couples that love talking with each other.

Great book, good questions, lots of fun reading it with my bf

Es cierto que con tanta pregunta puedes sacar temas de conversación, pero a ver cómo los planteas, porque hay algunas preguntas que pueden provocar una discusión sí o sí, y otras te van a mirar como si te faltara un tornillo. No se, lo veo bien si tu pareja y tu no os conocéis de nada y además sois poco comunicativos.

Have a Hubby that is away and has been for years. It’s hard to stay connected and find things to talk to about sometimes. We do a page a week and then talk about Our answers. I love it. Excellent for long distant love, or just staying connected. We tend to get so busy with life that we don’t do things to ignite new conversations or we lose sight of our partner as an individual and view each other as we-

Good item 10/10

My wife and I love asking each other questions, and after exhausting all the online lists we found this book. It has a lot of thoughtful questions and great conversation starters. Highly recommended

Great book for couple dating or even married ( lots of question for married couple actually) it a great book for make a communication flow. And it a lots question help you can understand more about your partner and ether way. Some of the question in this book actually very interesting and it help me and my boyfriend start to discuss and speak up our idea to answer the question. Totally love the book and if it have part 2 or more I will 100% get it