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If you had to eat one fast food menu for a whole year, which chain are you picking?

Easy · 01
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What's something you've never told anyone because you thought it sounded silly?

Personal · 01
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What's the most painful thing you've been through that I don't fully know about?

Real Talk · 01

You've been together a while, you know his coffee order and how he takes criticism, and you'd still be surprised by half of what's in his head. Most boyfriends don't hide things; they just never get asked. These questions give him an easy way in, starting with silly what-ifs and working up to the stuff he's been carrying around quietly.

The deck is for couples at any stage, from a few months in to years deep. It's great for a long drive, a lazy Sunday, or a dinner where you both put the phones away. The last level asks about fears, family, and what he wants from the future, so pick a night when neither of you is tired or already annoyed.

Easy · 84 questions

Easy openers. Safe for anyone.

  1. If you had to eat one fast food menu for a whole year, which chain are you picking?
  2. What's the dumbest thing you ever did to impress someone in high school?
  3. Which of your friends would survive longest in a zombie movie?
  4. What song do you secretly know every word to?
  5. If we swapped phones for a day, what would embarrass you most?
  6. What's a hobby you'd pick up tomorrow if money and time didn't matter?
  7. Which cartoon character did you relate to most as a kid?
  8. What's the weirdest compliment anyone has ever given you?
  9. What would your perfect lazy Sunday look like, hour by hour?
  10. Who was your first celebrity crush, and be honest?
  11. What's a food you pretend to like when my family is around?
  12. If you could master any sport overnight, which one?
  13. Which movie can you quote start to finish?
  14. What's the worst haircut you've ever had?
  15. What's the most useless talent you have?
  16. If you had a warning label, what would it say?
  17. Which smell instantly takes you back to being a kid?
  18. What would you name a boat if you owned one?
  19. What's your go-to karaoke song, even if you'd never sing it sober?
  20. Which video game ate the most hours of your life?
  21. What's something you're weirdly competitive about?
  22. If you opened a restaurant, what's the one dish on the menu?
  23. Who in your family is the funniest without trying?
  24. What's the last thing that made you laugh so hard you couldn't breathe?
  25. Which decade would you want to live in for a week?
  26. What's the strangest job you'd actually be good at?
  27. Beach vacation or cabin in the mountains, and why?
  28. What's a trend you jumped on that you now regret?
  29. If your life had a theme song, what would it be?
  30. What do you order when you want to treat yourself?
  31. Which superpower would you pick, knowing you'd have to use it for chores?
  32. What's a word you always mispronounce?
  33. What were you obsessed with at age ten?
  34. Who would play you in a movie about your life?
  35. Be honest, what's the best gift you've ever received?
  36. Do you have a lucky shirt, and does it actually work?
  37. What's the longest you've gone without showering on a trip?
  38. If you could only wear one outfit forever, what is it?
  39. What's one app you'd delete if you had any self-control?
  40. Which of my habits do you find secretly cute?
  41. What's a small thing I do that always makes your day?
  42. When you picture us at eighty, what are we doing on a Tuesday?
  43. Which road trip would you take with me if we left tonight?
  44. Quick one: what's the first thing you noticed about me?
  45. What did you think of me on our first date, honestly?
  46. Which of our inside jokes is your favorite?
  47. What's a date we haven't done yet that you keep thinking about?
  48. How would you describe me to someone who's never met me?
  49. What's your favorite photo of us, and why that one?
  50. What meal would you cook to win me over all over again?
  51. Who's the better driver between us, and don't lie?
  52. What's something you learned from me that you use now?
  53. Which of my friends do you get along with best?
  54. What's your favorite way to spend a rainy night with me?
  55. If we had a couple's nickname, what should it be?
  56. What was the moment you knew you liked me more than a little?
  57. Which holiday tradition would you want us to start?
  58. Real question: what's the cheesiest romantic thing you'd secretly love to do?
  59. Would you rather plan every date or be surprised every time?
  60. Okay, what's the best advice your dad or a father figure ever gave you?
  61. Which place from your childhood would you love to show me?
  62. Curious: what's a skill you wish I'd teach you?
  63. Is there a TV show you'd want us to start from the very first episode?
  64. What do you think we'd argue about on a long road trip?
  65. Which dessert are you never willing to share?
  66. What's something you're proud of this week, however small?
  67. If you could relive one day of your life, which one would you pick?
  68. What's your ideal birthday, if nobody expected anything fancy?
  69. Would you ever get a matching tattoo, and what would it be?
  70. What kind of pet would you want us to have together?
  71. How do you like to be cheered up after a bad day?
  72. Which chore do you actually not mind doing?
  73. What's the best concert you've ever been to?
  74. What's your biggest pet peeve that nobody knows about?
  75. Which city would you move to if you had to leave this one?
  76. Say it straight: what's the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
  77. Early bird or night owl, and has it changed since you met me?
  78. Be honest, what's a fear you had as a kid that seems silly now?
  79. Which sound do you love that most people find annoying?
  80. How many hours of sleep do you think you actually need?
  81. What would you do with a totally free week and no phone?
  82. What compliment do you wish people gave you more often?
  83. Do you believe in love at first sight, or at least strong interest?
  84. Which famous couple do you think we're most like?

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Personal · 83 questions

Personal, but not heavy.

  1. What's something you've never told anyone because you thought it sounded silly?
  2. When do you feel most like yourself?
  3. What did your parents' relationship teach you about love, good or bad?
  4. Which friendship do you miss the most?
  5. What's a goal you've quietly given up on, and do you want it back?
  6. How do you know when you need time alone?
  7. What does a good day at work look like for you?
  8. Which of your habits are you trying to break right now?
  9. What's something about your childhood that shaped who you are today?
  10. When was the last time you cried, and what was it about?
  11. What part of your job would you change if you could?
  12. How do you usually handle stress when I'm not around?
  13. What makes you feel respected?
  14. Which of your past mistakes are you most at peace with now?
  15. What's a belief you had five years ago that you've completely changed?
  16. How would your best friend describe you when you're not in the room?
  17. What's the hardest thing you've ever had to forgive?
  18. Which qualities do you hope people remember you for?
  19. What's one thing you wish you'd done differently in a past relationship?
  20. How do you feel about the way we split chores right now?
  21. What do you need from me when you're in a bad mood?
  22. Is there something I do that bothers you but you've never mentioned?
  23. Which part of your life feels most unfinished?
  24. What do you think you'd be doing if you'd never met me?
  25. How do you want our weekends to feel a year from now?
  26. What does home mean to you?
  27. Where do you see yourself in five years, and where do you see us?
  28. What's a dream you've been scared to say out loud?
  29. Which of your friends' relationships do you admire, and why?
  30. How do you feel about money, and where did that attitude come from?
  31. Do you feel like you can be completely honest with me?
  32. What's a moment you felt truly proud of me?
  33. Which family tradition do you want to keep, and which would you drop?
  34. What's something you struggle to ask for help with?
  35. How much time together feels right to you, and how much feels like too much?
  36. What's a way I could show love that would really land with you?
  37. Which moment in our relationship do you think about the most?
  38. What do you think makes a man a good partner?
  39. Who taught you how to be a man, and what did they get right?
  40. What's a fear about the future that you rarely bring up?
  41. Are there parts of yourself you hide from people at first?
  42. How do you feel after spending time with my family?
  43. What's the best fight we ever had, in terms of what came out of it?
  44. Which of your dreams do you want me to cheer for loudest?
  45. What would you like more of in our relationship?
  46. What would you like less of?
  47. Be honest, how do you know when I'm upset, even if I don't say anything?
  48. What do you appreciate about me that you don't say enough?
  49. Which part of growing up did you have to figure out alone?
  50. What's a lesson you learned the hard way?
  51. How has your idea of success changed over the years?
  52. If you could talk to yourself at eighteen, what would you say?
  53. Quick one: what's a small sacrifice you've made for us that I might not know about?
  54. Which of your moods do you think I misread?
  55. Real question: how do you feel about kids, honestly, right now?
  56. What does a perfect year together look like to you?
  57. Are you happy with how often we see our friends?
  58. What's one thing you'd like us to try together this year?
  59. When do you feel closest to me?
  60. What's the hardest part about being in a relationship for you?
  61. Okay, how do you want to handle disagreements differently than your parents did?
  62. Which of my dreams do you worry about, and why?
  63. What's something you wish I asked you about more?
  64. How has being with me changed you?
  65. Curious: what's a compliment from me that stuck with you?
  66. Which topic do you avoid bringing up with me?
  67. Do you feel like you have enough time for yourself?
  68. What do you think we do really well as a couple?
  69. Where do you think we could grow?
  70. What's something you'd like to learn about my past?
  71. How would you feel if I needed to move for work?
  72. What part of your personality took the longest to accept?
  73. Who do you go to for advice when it's not me?
  74. What's your biggest regret about how you spent your twenties?
  75. What does being a good friend mean to you?
  76. When have you felt most supported by me?
  77. Which small ritual of ours would you miss most if it stopped?
  78. What would you want our home to feel like when people visit?
  79. How do you like to celebrate wins, big or small?
  80. Say it straight: which of your values would you never compromise on?
  81. What do you think people misunderstand about you?
  82. What's something you're still healing from?
  83. Be honest, how do you feel about the pace of our relationship?

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Real Talk · 83 questions

The ones that stay with you.

  1. What's the most painful thing you've been through that I don't fully know about?
  2. When have you felt most alone, even with people around?
  3. What's your biggest fear about us?
  4. Is there anything you're afraid I'd think less of you for?
  5. What do you need to hear from me more often?
  6. When did you first say "I love you" in your head before you said it out loud?
  7. What do you think would break us, and how do we protect against it?
  8. What's a promise you want us to make to each other?
  9. Which part of your past still has a hold on you?
  10. When have you felt like you weren't enough?
  11. What does forever actually look like to you?
  12. How do you want to be loved when you're at your worst?
  13. What's something you've never forgiven yourself for?
  14. If I got really sick, what would scare you the most?
  15. Is there a version of you that you wish I'd met?
  16. What's the loneliest you've felt in this relationship?
  17. Which of your insecurities do you think I've noticed?
  18. What would you want me to know if you couldn't tell me anymore?
  19. When did you realize you trusted me completely?
  20. What do you worry you'll repeat from your parents?
  21. What's a moment you wanted to leave, and what made you stay?
  22. Which of my words have hurt you without me realizing?
  23. How do you want us to grow old together?
  24. What does it mean to you to feel safe with someone?
  25. What's a question you've always wanted me to ask you?
  26. What would you regret most if we broke up tomorrow?
  27. Who did you have to become to survive growing up?
  28. What's something you've always wanted to hear from your father?
  29. What do you think love costs, and is it worth it?
  30. When have you felt the most proud of who you are?
  31. What's a dream you had for your life that you're grieving?
  32. If our kids asked how we fell in love, what would you tell them?
  33. Is there a secret you've carried that you'd like to put down?
  34. What's the hardest thing about letting me in?
  35. When do you feel most misunderstood by me?
  36. How do you want to be remembered by the people who love you?
  37. What's a wound from an old relationship that still flinches sometimes?
  38. What would it take for you to feel fully at peace?
  39. Which moment made you sure I was someone you could build a life with?
  40. What do you wish your younger self had been told about love?
  41. What part of you do you think is hardest to love?
  42. How can I support you in a way nobody else has?
  43. When have you pretended to be fine for my sake?
  44. What do you fear people would see if you stopped trying so hard?
  45. What's the most important thing you've learned from loving me?
  46. What would you want to fix before it's too late with your family?
  47. If we could redo one hard moment together, which one would you choose?
  48. What makes you feel like a failure, even when you know it isn't true?
  49. Which of your dreams would you give up for us, and which never?
  50. What does faithfulness mean to you beyond just not cheating?
  51. When have you felt most chosen by me?
  52. How do you handle grief, and how can I help next time?
  53. What's one thing you'd like us to stop avoiding?
  54. Be honest, what do you think your purpose is?
  55. Who do you still need to forgive?
  56. When did you last feel truly free?
  57. What does a good man do when nobody is watching?
  58. Is there anything you wish you could take back from our early days?
  59. What's the kindest thing you've ever done that nobody knows about?
  60. How do you want me to fight for you when you're struggling?
  61. What's something you believe about yourself that you hope isn't true?
  62. What would you want our last conversation to be about?
  63. What's a way you've changed that you're scared I haven't noticed?
  64. Where do you feel stuck, and what would help?
  65. What does commitment mean to you after everything you've seen?
  66. Is there a part of your heart you keep guarded, even from me?
  67. What would you do differently if you knew you couldn't fail?
  68. When do you feel most like a burden?
  69. What's the bravest thing you've done for love?
  70. How do you want to handle it when one of us changes a lot?
  71. Which apology have you been waiting for your whole life?
  72. What's the biggest risk you've taken on me?
  73. If you could promise me one thing and know you'd keep it, what would it be?
  74. What scares you more, losing me or losing yourself in us?
  75. Quick one: what do you hope I never stop doing?
  76. What does being a good father mean to you, whether or not you become one?
  77. When have you felt ashamed and not told anyone?
  78. Real question: what would you tell me if you knew I wouldn't react at all?
  79. What part of our story would you never change?
  80. Okay, how do you know you're loved, deep down?
  81. Curious: what do you want our life to have added up to?
  82. If things got hard, what's the one thing you'd want me to hold onto?
  83. Right now, in this moment, what do you need from me?

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Frequently asked questions

What are deep questions to ask your boyfriend?

Ask what he's most afraid of losing, what his dad taught him without meaning to, or when he felt most proud of himself. Questions about how he wants his life to look in ten years also go deep. The key is asking when you're both calm and have time, and responding with curiosity instead of turning his answer into a debate.

How do I get my boyfriend to talk more about his feelings?

Start sideways. A question about a memory or a person he admires often reveals more than asking how he feels. Keep your reactions warm and steady so he learns it's safe. Don't push when he goes quiet. Many guys talk more easily while doing something, like cooking or walking, than sitting face to face.

What are fun questions to ask your boyfriend?

Try would-you-rather questions, his hottest takes on food, or what he'd do with a free week and no budget. Ask about the dumbest thing he did in high school or which friend would survive a zombie movie. Fun questions keep things light and often lead to stories you've somehow never heard, even after years together.

Is it weird to use question cards with your boyfriend?

Not at all. Plenty of couples use them on date nights or road trips. It can feel a little staged for the first two minutes, then the conversation takes over. If he's skeptical, frame it as a game and let him pick the first card. Most guys warm up fast once they hear a question they actually want to answer.

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