15 Questions to Ask on Your Next Date Night
Date night is one of the highlights in my life. It seems luxurious, pours into my most important earthly relationship, feels like a vacation, and proves to be extremely profitable!
If you are reading this right now, I assume you value date night too!
Have you found that certain date nights are somehow extra special? The memory lingers longer than usual and maybe even more positive change or conversation comes from that time together.
On our date last night, we applied this idea of asking intentional questions and it was such a highlight! We both learned more about one another and some clarity finally came about a question I had been wrestling with internally.
No matter how long you have been together, asking questions will create an opportunity for deeper intimacy.
If you remain curious and listen well, you will learn so much.
Jesus is our best Model as a question asker because His questions always led to life transformation.
After years of practice, Mark and I have concluded:
Intentional questions are the savvy sauce to making a date night extra enjoyable!
*Tip* Sometimes men open up more easily when they are shoulder to shoulder with the woman they love, rather than while sitting across from each other, making direct eye contact.
You could try asking each other a question while driving or while you are on a walk, to make sure it does not feel threatening but instead, enjoyable. It can also help if the male understands these questions are meant to be discussed for connection, not interrogation.*
So first, check with your husband/boyfriend to see if he wants to participate! If so, I will share a few options to get you started . . .
I recommend reading these through and then choosing only one from this list. Then you can take turns going back and forth answering.
This list can also inspire you to come up with your own versions of meaningful questions.
Whatever you choose, I hope you report back and tell me your experience! I pray your time together surpasses all your hopes and desires!
What is your favorite way I have loved/respected you this week?
What has been consuming your thoughts recently?
What are a few of your favorite memories from when we first met and started dating?
What is something you want to happen by this time next year?
What would be your ideal way to spend a weekend?
Are you feeling balanced in life? If so, why? If not, what is missing or overloaded?
What question have you been asking yourself recently?
Is there anything you wish we were doing more of/less of?
What do you hope to implement in this season? (Routine, habit, goal, idea, etc . . . )
What is a challenge you are facing right now? Is there any way I can help?
What is God teaching you currently?
What is something encouraging and something discouraging you right now?
What makes you feel energized and what makes you feel peaceful (could date as far back as something you loved in childhood through your present circumstances)?
Let’s imagine you find yourself living your best life possible five years from now . . . what is it you would be doing?
What is most life-giving to you in this season?
Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV) "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
Much Love,
Laura
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