I had meant to include these in the September newsletter earlier this month but we had so many things to include, I accidentally left them out!

Navy Reserve wife Beckie shared these with me in an email and I thought it would be great to pass on to you, especially if you and your deployed husband find it hard sometimes to have deep, meaningful conversations.

60-Second Questions:

1.       The beach or the mountains?

2.       Night owl or early bird?

3.       Favorite movie?

4.       Favorite TV show as a kid?

5.       Favorite book?

6.       Favorite sport?

7.       Kissing or snuggling?

8.       Least favorite food?

9.       Pet peeve?

10.   Hobby?

11.   Dream job?

12.   Mom always told me…

13.   Dad always told me…

14.   Cooking or cleaning?

15.   City slicker or country boy?

16.   Saver or spender?

17.   Best word to describe your wife?

18.   Best word to describe yourself?

19.   Hardest part of being a dad?

20.   Dream vacation?

21.   Sports car or pick-up truck?

22.   Least favorite phrase from the kids?

23.   Greatest food temptation?

24.   Most romantic date?

25.   Worry the most about?

26.   What makes you laugh?

27.   Makes you cry?

28.   How do you unwind?

29.   Best surprise?

30.   Introvert or extrovert?

31.   Dogs or cats?

32.   Perfect family day?

33.   Source of inspiration?

Marriage Conversation Starters

(Added to iMom: August 14, 2007)

What was your favorite childhood toy?

What is your favorite memory of our courtship?

If you could be any animal what would you be?

If you could take a trip to any place in the world, where would you go?

If you had to live in another country which one would you choose?

What would you rather do, give a speech in front of 200 people or bungee jump?

If you could only eat one food, and nothing else, for three days in a row, what would it be?

If you could only read one book, other than the Bible, for the rest of your life what would it be?

What three words best describe you? What three words best describe your spouse?

If you could be a professional athlete what sport would you choose?

What is your best memory of your mother? Your father?

What was your favorite grade in school?

What are your three favorite movies of all time?

What’s the one thing you’d like to be remembered for?

What is your dream job?

If you had more time, what hobby would you like to pursue?

If you had to live in a different state, which would you choose?

Which would be harder for you to give up, chocolate or coffee?

How old should a child be before they can date?

If you had to paint the interior of your house all one color, what would it be – excluding white and cream?

What job has been your favorite?

What living person, other than family members, do you admire most?

If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be?

What do people often misunderstand about you?

How important is kissing to you in our relationship?

What musician, living or deceased, would you like to meet?

Would you rather live in the country or the city?

What’s your idea of a perfect night out – or in?

What’s your favorite memory of our wedding?

If you could be a superhero, which would you be and why?

What’s your ideal vacation length?

Would you rather be able to do a standing back flip or dunk a basketball?

Describe how you’d like your life to be five years from now. Ten years from now.

If you could only spend $10 on a date night, what would you do?

What pet name or nickname that your spouse calls you is your favorite?  If they don’t have a pet name for you what would you like them to call you?

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