Do you remember playing verbal games when you were a kid? We used to play them in the car. Sometimes it was slug-bug. Sometimes it was word games over the license plates. Sometimes it was trying to locate a dozen different items along the roadside before we got somewhere. However we played the games, they were a lot of fun and they made us feel closer to the people we were with.
You can do the same thing with your partner. No, I’m not talking about getting out the game of Life or Trivial Pursuit (although those are fun too). I’m talking about playing a game that tests your personal knowledge of your partner and helps to keep you both in touch with each other. You can play the game for fun or for prizes.
For example, we’ll assign some points to the following questions. Whoever gets the most points gets to choose the dinner location or movie that both go to see. Be good-natured in your choices and remember, it’s about being fun. You can make up your own list of questions later.
Today’s 20 questions are:
- 1. What was the most embarrassing thing I had happen to me? (2)
- 2. Do I have a secret ambition? (1)
- 3. Can you name what that secret ambition is? (4)
- 4. Name someone that I truly admire. (2)
- 5. Name something in my childhood that was most precious to me? (2)
- 6. How do I like my steak cooked? (5)
- 7. How do I like my eggs cooked? (5)
- 8. What is my favorite form of exercise? (2)
- 9. Where do I like to go to get away from it all? (3)
- 10. Where is my favorite vacation spot? (1)
- 11. What is the worst thing that could happen to me? (2)
- 12. What was I wearing when we met? (1)
- 13. Where is one place I’ve always wanted to go, but haven’t? (2)
- 14. What relaxes me? (3)
- 15. What is my favorite flower? (2)
- 16. What is my favorite color? (3)
- 17. What type of music do I like? (2)
- 18. Name an artist or group that I listen to a lot. (3)
- 19. What are the names of my best friends? (3)
- 20. What is my ideal, romantic evening? (3)
Sit down, when you have time just to the two of you and take turns asking the questions. You might feel a little silly at first, but silly is fine. Laughter is even better. Don’t judge the answers. Don’t be upset if they get something wrong. In fact, if they do it’s a great time to share that information.
Tally your scores and decide who knew the most. Let them choose the destination for the evening. Then enjoy yourselves. This is a game where you both win and you both get to enjoy! Have a great weekend!
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