100+ Fun Questions to Ask Your Spouse

Marriage gets sweeter when you keep discovering each other—don’t you think? Even after years together, there’s something magical about asking a simple question and hearing an unexpected answer. 

It brings back curiosity, playfulness, and those “Oh wow, I never knew that!” moments. Whether you’re laughing over childhood memories, exploring dreams you’ve never shared, or uncovering little quirks that still surprise you, these conversations can spark warmth and connection in the smallest ways. 

So if you’re looking to keep things light, joyful, and genuinely heartfelt, you’ll love diving into these fun questions to ask your spouse that make everyday moments feel special.

100+ fun questions to ask your spouse

You can plan these fun marriage questions to ask so they take a hilarious turn. Make these fun get-to-know-you questions like a game on a date night, or use them to while away time on a lazy Sunday afternoon. 

Only a few people know that Q&A rounds are the best to bring up random topics and help the couple discuss them when such topics are not a part of the conversation on a day-to-day basis.

• Fun questions to ask your husband or wife

Fun questions for couples will add more laughter to your relationship. They can help you understand your partner’s preferences and why they think the way they do. 

You can shape your questions for your spouse to keep things light and open without them feeling cornered or under pressure. 

You can use these funny questions to ask your husband or wife as your guide:

1. When I’m not at home, and you are alone, do you shut the door if you’re using the bathroom?
2. What would have been the first thing you would have created if you knew how to build things?
3. What is the one thing you vehemently want to accomplish in the next five years?
4. What would it be if you had the opportunity to own a collection of something?
5. If you could remove one month from the calendar, which month would it be?
6. If you had the chance to be on one game show, which one would you choose?
7. Who was your favorite boss?
8. If you had the opportunity to leave your career right now, which other career path would you take instead?
9. Name one celebrity you would love to meet.
10. Let’s say you got lucky and won a million-dollar lottery. What would you do with all that money?
11. What is our favorite memory of us that you like the most?
12. What would you be doing if you were given a week to be alone and do whatever you wanted?
13. What would you name your boat if you had one?
14. How long do you think you can go on without having electricity?
15. What is the funniest prank that you have ever played?
16. How many people’s telephone numbers have you memorized?
17. If you lived in the 1900s, which job would you have chosen?
18. If you could rename yourself, what name would you choose?
19. For how long can you go without your phone?
20. If you could switch your gender for a day, what would you do?
21. What would you talk about if you were invited to be a guest on a show?
22. Tell me about a dare you did for money.
23. If you had one superpower, what would it be?
24. If your life could be a movie, which one would it be?
25. Describe yourself with the title of a song.
26. If you had to get a tattoo, what would it be?
27. Which smell reminds you of your childhood best?
28. Have you ever wanted to be famous? If yes, what would you like to be famous for?
29. What, according to you, would be the most boring thing to do?
30. Talk about one family tradition that you liked the most!

• Quirky questions to ask married couples

Improve your communication with each other. You can initiate this by asking fun questions to ask your spouse about yourself or how they feels about certain things.

Check out these quirky and fun questions for date night to ask your spouse that are sure to add a different touch to your usual conversations, as you learn so much about each other.

31. If you could take off for an entire weekend, which place would you go to?
32. What is the one thing that you are grateful for?
33. Talk about the one thing that disgusts you the most.
34. What would you name your pet?
35. Do you believe in aliens?
36. What is your favorite quote?
37. Who is the one person you respect the most?
38. What was the first meal you ever cooked?
39. What’s the most special place on earth for you?
40. Do you like the mountains better or the beaches?
41. What’s the one natural phenomenon you’ve always wanted to experience?
42. Did you have a secret handshake with your best friend?
43. What’s the one thing you would like to create?
44. If you could change something about yourself, what would it be?
45. What is the kindest thing you have done for someone?
46. What is the kindest thing someone else has done for you?
47. What, according to you, is the most comforting smell?
48. If you had a band, what would you call it?
49. What’s the one wish that came true for you?
50. Who is the coolest person you know?
51. What’s the best advice you have given someone?
52. What’s the best advice someone has given you?
53. What’s your favorite memory of your mother?
54. What, according to you, is your biggest strength?
55. What, according to you, is your biggest weakness?
56. Do you like the sunrise more or the sunset?
57. If you could marry one celebrity, who would it be?
58. If you had to choose between going to space and going under the sea, which would it be?
59. In school, which was your favorite subject?
60. What’s the weirdest thing someone has ever asked you?

• Interesting questions to ask your spouse for fun

Looking for ways to start a conversation with your partner, but can’t find anything interesting? Many marriage therapy courses talk about keeping communication lines open to strengthen the relationship. 

Here are a few interesting and fun questions to ask your spouse that are sure to help you both know each other a lot better:

61. What is your biggest fear? Tell me one thing that you’ve never told me before
62. Mention one thing you would buy if you had the money right now. It has to be something you haven’t been able to buy because you couldn’t afford it!
63. What, according to you, is a perfect day?
64. Have you, in the past, ever won something? It doesn’t matter if it was a small or big win!
65. What do you identify as the most – an optimist, pessimist, or realist?
66. What is your favorite memory from school?
67. Who was your favorite teacher?
68. What’s your favorite song?
69. Tell me your biggest regret in life.
70. Who is your role model?
71. What is your favorite snack of all time?
72. If an actor had to play you, who would it be?
73. What’s the first thing on your bucket list?
74. When did you realize that you love me?
75. What’s the one thing about yourself that you are proud of?
76. What’s the one gift someone gave you that you’ll always treasure?
77. What’s the one gift someone gave you that you secretly hated?
78. If you could dye your hair, what color would you choose?
79. Where would you like to be right now?
80. Which is the one place you like to eat at the most?
81. What would you say if you could tell your boss anything and not be accountable for it?
82. What’s the one thing about yourself that you hate and wish you could change?
83. What was the most embarrassing moment in your entire life?
84. If you had three wishes, what would they be?
85. What’s the craziest thing you have done at work?
86. Who would you choose if you had to keep only two friends in your life?
87. Which is the most special part of every day?
88. Who do you like the most at work and why?
89. What’s the best dream you’ve ever had?
90. What was the worst nightmare you ever had?
91. What’s the one thing about me that you love the most?
92. Which was the saddest moment of your life?
93. Who do you like more – mom or dad?
94. Which is your all-time favorite movie?
95. Could you survive multiple lifetimes with me?
96. What’s the one thing you would never give away in the house?
97. What’s the one thing in the house that you know I love, but you secretly hate?
98. Tell me one feature of mine that you love the most.
99. Who was your first crush?
100. What, according to you, is the best decision you have ever made?

Watch this TED Talk by Amber L. Wright, a communication expert, who shares how asking thoughtful questions deepens understanding, builds trust, and strengthens genuine human connections.

• Deep questions to ask your spouse

Deep questions help you go beyond daily routines and truly understand each other’s thoughts, values, and emotions. Mixing depth with curiosity keeps conversations meaningful, making even fun questions to ask your spouse feel more intimate and emotionally connected.

101. What moment in our relationship changed you the most, and why?
102. What fear do you rarely talk about, but still carry quietly?
103. When do you feel most emotionally safe with me?
104. How has being married to me shaped the way you see yourself
105. What does a truly fulfilling life look like to you now?
106. Is there a dream you once had that you still think about?
107. What kind of partner do you hope to become in the next few years?
108. What helps you feel deeply loved when words aren’t enough?
109. If we could improve one emotional habit together, what should it be?
110. What do you think our love teaches us about ourselves?

FAQ

These frequently asked questions address common curiosities about using thoughtful questions to strengthen communication, deepen emotional bonds, and keep conversations engaging between spouses.

• Why are deep questions important in marriage?

Deep questions encourage emotional honesty, improve understanding, and help couples feel more connected beyond daily routines.

• How often should spouses ask meaningful questions?

There’s no rule—asking them during relaxed moments or regular check-ins keeps communication natural and pressure-free.

• Can fun and deep questions really improve a relationship?

Yes. They promote openness, laughter, emotional safety, and mutual appreciation, all of which support long-term relationship satisfaction.

Meaningful moments

Relationships grow stronger when curiosity stays alive. Asking thoughtful, playful, and heartfelt questions creates space for laughter, honesty, and emotional closeness—no grand gestures needed. These small conversations often lead to the biggest realizations about love, dreams, and shared memories. 

Over time, they help partners feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Whether you’ve been together for years or are still learning about each other, keeping communication light yet meaningful nurtures trust and connection. Sometimes, all it takes is one simple question to turn an ordinary moment into something truly special.

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Expert Q&A

How can I ask my partner about her past?

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Expert Answer

Approach the conversation with genuine curiosity and respect for your partner's boundaries. Choose a comfortable and private setting, and start by sharing something about your own past to create an open atmosphere. Gently express your interest in learning more about her experiences, emphasizing that you want to understand her better, not judge her. Be prepared to listen actively and without interruption, and respect her decision if there are things she's not ready to share.

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