- How much time and energy do you spend thinking about love and romance?
- Describe the character of the person you would like to date?
- Describe the appearance of the person you would like to date?
- What’s most important to you in a partner: appearance, money, personality, family background, ...?
- Would you consider dating someone of a different religion and/or nationality?
- Do you like to stay in touch with former significant others or not? Why?
- Describe your perfect date.
- Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? If so, where did you meet your him/her? Why did you decide to date him/her? What do you like most about this person?
- How old were you when you went on your first date?
Where did you go?, What did you do? , Who did you go with? - When did you first experience ‘true love’?
- Do you believe in love at first sight? Have you ever experienced it?
- Who usually pays when you go out on a date? Do you ever "go Dutch" when dating?
- What do you do (if anything) to make yourself more attractive before a date?
- What’s the age range of someone you’d consider dating? How much older/younger?
- What kind of pressure do you get from parents about dating (or not dating)?
- At what age do you think it’s appropriate to start dating?
- What advice have you received from family and friends about dating?
- Have your parents ever disapproved of any of your relationships?
- What are the biggest love and dating differences between you and your parents’ generations?
- Have you ever been on a blind date? Did you ever arrange a blind date?
- How do you feel about going on dates - excited, stressed, no big deal, …?
- If you could go on a date with anyone, who would it be?
- What are some of the best places to go on a date?
- What do you like to talk about when on a date?
- What was the most boring/interesting date you've ever been on?
- Do you think it’s OK to kiss on a first date?
- Do you think it’s OK to ‘ghost’ someone? Have you ever done it? Had it done to you?
- What are the Do’s and Don’ts of texting someone you’re interested in?
- What do you think about dating apps? Have you or people you know used them?
- What’s the best way to meet people you want to date?
- Would you prefer to go out with a quiet or a talkative person?
- How does a man/woman make a good impression on a first date?
- Would you continue dating someone you had been dating for a long time if they joined the army? How about if they moved far away?
- What do you think about dating a friend's ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend?
- When should you introduce your boyfriend/girlfriend to your parents? Why?
- Do you (or people you know) like to flirt? If so, what do you usually do? Where? With whom? How?
- Do you definitely want to get married? If so, at what age would you like to get married?
- What are the pros and cons of living ‘solo’ without a significant other?
- How do you feel about same sex marriage?
- Do you think there’s any difference between heterosexual and homosexual love?
- Do you think it’s a good idea to cohabitate (live together) before deciding to get married?
- Do you think men and women can be ‘just friends’ with no romantic feelings?
- What is your favorite movie or song about love?
Speed Dating Questions
Finding out more about your date:
- What makes you happy/sad/angry? What makes you laugh?
- Are you more of a city or country person?
- How would your best friend describe you?
- What is your dream job? What are you career plans?
- What color best describes your personality?
- What are you most passionate about?
- What do you consider your best/worst attributes?
- When do you feel most like yourself?
Relationship Questions
- Why did you and your last boy/girlfriend break up?
- Do you want to have children? How many? Why? How important is family to you?
- Of all the people you know, who has the best/worst relationship? Why?
- How do you deal with disagreements in a relationship? Avoidance or confrontation?
- What are the most important things you're looking for in a significant other?
- Would you prefer to have a career, be a stay-at-home parent, or both?
- Describe your perfect date.
- Would you need/want to live with (or near) your parents after getting married?
- In an argument between your spouse and parent, whose side would you be on?
- What are your dating ‘red flags’ or ‘deal breakers’?
- How do you think husbands and wives should divide housework and childcare duties?
- How often do you want to meet/talk to/text your significant other?
- What are your biggest hopes and concerns about getting married?
Finding out about your date's hobbies and interests:
- What did you do last weekend? What do you do for fun?
- What song(s) are you listening to these days?
- What are your favorite smells?
- What is the last movie you saw?
- IPhone or Samsung? Burger or pizza? Mountain or beach? Beer or Soju? Rice or noodles?
- Who is your hero or role model?
- What book are you reading at the moment?
- What is your favorite takeout meal?
- Do you like to travel? Where would you like to go? What is your favorite place on Earth?
Assorted Questions:
- If you won the lottery how would you spend your winnings?
- What time in history would you have liked to be born in and why?
- What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?
- Are you a night owl or an early bird?
- If you have friends coming for dinner what would you cook?
- In what ways are you unusual?
- Do you think men and women can be ‘just friends’?\
Love & Dating Idioms
Love is blind = when you love someone, you can't see their faults
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder = beauty is subjective
Wear your heart on your sleeve = show other people how you are feeling
catch someone's eye to be attractive to someone:"The guy at the back of the class caught my eye.
to have a crush on someone = to be consumed by a strong attraction and affection for someone
to have a soft spot for someone = to have a weakness for someone: "She has a soft spot for Richard”
to fall head over heels for someone = to completely fall in love: "He fell head over heels for her."
to fall head over heels for someone = to completely fall in love: "He fell head over heels for her."
to be lovey-dovey = for a couple to show everyone how much they are in love:
to have eyes only for = to be attracted to one person only: "He's dropped all his old friends, now that he has eyes only for Susie."
to be smitten by someone = to be in love with someone: "I first met him at a party and from that evening on, I was smitten."
a love-nest = the place where two lovers live: "They made a love-nest in the old basement flat."
to flirt (with somebody) to behave playfully towards another person who you are - or pretend to be - attracted to romantically or sexually. a flirt a person who likes to flirt
to hit on/come on to: to overtly show interest in someone with the intent of hooking up - That loser is hitting on me again)
one night stand: A physical relationship that lasts only one night.
To hook up. To become involved in a physical relationship (possibly short-term)
To hit if off (or to click): to get along well with someone, feel chemistry right right away
To pick someone up - to hook up with someone (usually as a one night stand)
to have a fling = a short-term romantic relationship
to get hitched/to tie the knot: to get married
on again off again relationship. A couple that breaks up and gets back together repeatedly
to be on the rocks a relationship that is in difficulty: " it was clear their marriage was on the rocks."
To dump or be dumped when one person end a relationship
to have a stormy relationship a relationship with many arguments:
Love Vocabulary
adore - To like or love very much.
affection - A feeling or emotion of love or happiness. A tender feeling toward another. Fondness.
chemistry/ magic - Used to describe a feeling of love and passion.
cherish - To treat with affection and tenderness or to hold dear. Ex. I cherish our time together.
lust - Intense or unrestrained sexual craving. Ex. I lust for you.
possessive: describes a love interest interest who acts like they ‘own’ their partner
puppy love - A crush or new romance between young people.
spark - An attraction. A feeling of potential. Ex. When we first met, there was an undeniable spark.
significant other: general term for boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse (long term relationship)
PDA - public display of affection
Terms of Endearment
darling , love , pet , babe/baby , cutey pie , honey bunny, angel, sweetie, sweetheart, dear, sugar, hon
lover - A couple in love with one another; a sexual partner. Ex. You are my friend and my lover.
