30 Questions to Ask Your Partner

Here it is.  My first silly blog post. 

I love creating serious, thought provoking content, but coming up with this post brought me extreme joy.  

Have you ever done one of those “get to know you” quizzes with a potential or current partner?  Even if you haven’t, I’m sure we’ve all learned someone’s favorite color, middle name, and about their childhood pets.  

I created a list of 30 questions to know if you want to move forward in a relationship with a partner or to determine if you need to plan an escape.  I’m going to list the questions first and then I’ll go back and add my goofy perspective as to why I chose these questions. 

1. Do you stop at stop signs?
2. What is your favorite joke?
3. What is your opinion on ghosts?
4. What is your favorite kids show?
5. What is the ideal number of pieces for a casual puzzle night? 
6. What is something you collect?
7. What is your favorite dinosaur?
8. What is your opinion on the flat sheet?
9. Do you prefer roller skates or roller blades?
10. What is the best sandwich spot?
11. What is your favorite shape?
12. What is your opinion on amusement parks?
13. What is your go to impressive trick in the pool?
14. What is your favorite robot?
15. What is your go to snack?
16. What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
17. Who is your go to person on a bad day?
18. What is your favorite holiday?
19. What is something you’ve thought of that would be cool if it was invented?
20. What is a unique eating habit you have?
21. How many books is too many?
22. What is your favorite pair of shoes?
23. What is the best sport to be a spectator?
24. What is your opinion on balloons?
25. What is your favorite book?
26. What is your opinion on birthdays?
27. What is your preferred seat on an airplane?
28. What ingredients are in the perfect taco?
29. What is your favorite photo booth memory?
30. How do you park your car?

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Did any of these questions make you feel as if the answer to them would be the key to knowing if someone is your soulmate? 

Probably not, but here’s a tiny bit of feedback for them:

1. Do you stop at stop signs?

How would the answer make you feel?  Are you like me and find it sexy when people follow basic traffic laws?  

2. What is your favorite joke?

I mean… Do you really want to be with someone that can’t think of a joke?  Please consider the pressure of being put on the spot for this one.  Sometimes our minds go blank but this is a good attempt to find out if the person you are talking to has a sense of humor.  (Mine is: Why is 6 afraid of 7?) 

3. What is your opinion on ghosts?

This is a good way to determine the open mindedness of a person.  If they laugh and say “of course not,” you may want to reconsider any future contact.  If they have a personal ghost experience, find out how often they tell that story because it could be a personality trait and that’s also concerning.  If they say “anything is possible,” that’s probably a safe answer.  

4. What is your favorite kids show?

If they don’t have one, how often are they around kids?  Do they know anything about children or want to be a parent one day?  Did their childhood suck?  I feel like we’ve all found ourselves watching a cartoon longer than we had to because a kid we know was around.  Do they still appreciate childlike humor?  If not, how serious are we talking here?

5. What is the ideal number of puzzle pieces for a casual puzzle night? 

The only appropriate answer is 300. 

6. What is something you collect?

Is it cars?  I dated a car guy, and his hobby was EXPENSIVE.  Is it giraffes?  I have close to 100 giraffe related items and that may be an issue for some.  How is their hobby displayed and are you okay with that being a major part of your home decor?  Do you appreciate having an easy gift idea for birthdays and holidays?  A collector may be perfect for you if that is the case.

7. What is your favorite dinosaur?

Again, do you really want to be with someone who can’t name a dinosaur?  

(Mine is the pachycephalosaurus)

8. What is your opinion on the flat sheet?

How do you feel about people that don’t make their beds? How do you feel about people that do? Will the answer to this question contribute to arguments in the future and are you ready to deal with that? I think the flat sheet is a waste of money and space. I use a fitted sheet, a random blanket, never make my bed, and I’m set. Call me a monster, I dare you.

9. Do you prefer roller skates or roller blades?

The answer doesn’t really matter specifically.  However, is your partner willing to go skating with you?  If not, then what’s wrong with them?

10. What is the best sandwich spot?

Sandwiches are a solid food option when you can’t think of anything else.  Subway smells amazing but their sandwiches are pretty basic.  If your partner doesn’t have one or has a questionable favorite spot, evaluate your choices.  (Right now, I’m down with Which Wich)  

11. What is your favorite shape?

If they look at you weird, run away.  If they aren’t willing to answer random questions that don’t seem to add any value, they’re probably going to be weird or rude when you’re feeling fat one day and are seeking comfort.  If they think it through and give an answer, they’re probably a chill person. 

12. What is your opinion on amusement parks?

I swear if I hear the comment “you’re not a child” one more time… Why do you hate fun??

13. What is your go to impressive trick in the pool?

This will give you the answer if they know how to swim or not.  If they don’t, do they not value their life?  They can’t be relying on you if y’all end up in a dangerous water situation some day.  I know, I know.  You can just avoid water… but… that’s not fun. 

14. What is your favorite robot?

If they don’t have one, you’re definitely not dealing with a nerd.  If they start ranting about robots taking over, we’ve got another questionable personality trait to watch out for.  

15. What is your go to snack?

Are you willing to share if y’all have the same favorite snack?  If you have the same favorite, could this bond y’all forever because you know it’ll always be in the house?  If they don’t like snacks, how often do they stare at themselves in the mirror, because… run.  

16. What is the best gift you’ve ever received?

It’s always fun to learn about sweet memories.  If they don’t have one, maybe they need to process some trauma… Find out why the gift was the best.  If it’s because it was expensive… I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger but…  This also gives you insight into their gift giving capabilities and if they value this ritual.  

17. Who is your go to person on a bad day?

Is it their ex because that would be the craziest answer I could think of!  Okay, a pen pal from jail would probably be crazier.  Anyways, if they don’t have anyone, are you ready to be their “everything” because I’m not… Support systems are important and even though it’s hard, we gotta build them.  Life is tough.  

18. What is your favorite holiday?

If they make a comment about holidays being too commercialized, run.  They’re no fun.  The more someone wants to celebrate, the better.  Life is hard and we need to celebrate more!  

19. What is something you’ve thought of that would be cool if it was invented?

I just want to know if they’re possibly going to help us become rich… Take notes, because if they suck, steal their idea, and become rich by yourself.

20. What is a unique eating habit you have?

You probably want to know as many things about their eating habits as possible because when you hit those rough periods, eating habits can make or break a relationship. 

21. How many books is too many?

I’ll accept: “You can never have too many”, “I’ve always wanted a library in my house”, or the ever popularized quote by Lindsay Lohan, “The limit does not exist.”

22. What is your favorite pair of shoes?

I just feel like a good shoe game is important.  That’s all.  

23. What is the best sport to be a spectator?

Again, we’re looking for fun.  Even though I know very little about sports, I still enjoy being a spectator and absorbing all the silliness fans bring to a game.  (Mine is baseball.  It’s on my bucket list to catch a foul ball)

24. What is your opinion on balloons?

Do you really want to deal with the trauma of balloons popping randomly at celebrations?  …Oh, you don’t have a traumatic balloon memory?  Just me… that’s okay. 

25. What is your favorite book?

I’ve read a few potential partner’s favorite books and all I can say is, why did I talk to them for so long?  Someone’s favorite book says a lot about them.  (Mine is Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler)

26. What is your preferred seat on an airplane?

Are you prepared for long road trips if they’re scared to fly?  Do you want to travel abroad but they want to stay in their hometown forever and never step foot in a plane?  Are they cool with the fact that you like traveling but are a little nervous and would prefer not to sit by the window?  Lots of helpful information from this question. 

27. What is your opinion on birthdays?

If you hear “it’s just another day,” run.  Seriously, why do people hate fun?  It’s okay to celebrate yourself.  I’m sorry for whoever told you that you were not important enough to make your day as extravagant as possible.  

28. What ingredients are in the perfect taco?

Are you cool with a basic white girl like me?  I love breakfast tacos and pretty much just like food in tortillas.  I have no solid preference in taco places.  I’m open to trying all the things though so that’s a bonus.  Knowing your potential partner’s food preferences is going to be huge… Feeding myself everyday is one of the things I didn’t expect to hate about being an adult.  

29. What is your favorite photo booth memory?

This may give you a clue into if your partner is cheap or not.  If they say they don’t spend money on things like that, then that’s lame.  I enjoy all my silly picture strips.  I’m always down to spend 5 dollars to catch a cute memory. 

30. How do you park your car?

I don’t have time for all you attention seekers who need to reverse into a parking spot.  

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This was so fun for me.  If you made it this far, I hope you know I’m only about 75% serious about this post.  I’m no expert on love so please keep that in mind.  I’m a single 30 year old who enjoys laughing and hope I pulled out a few laughs from all my readers.

What are the silly questions you would ask a potential partner?  Share with us!  Comment on this post, message/comment on my Instagram, or send an email and maybe I will create a second list one day with y’all’s suggestions!