We have no idea about you, but we, for instance, have had many troubles talking to our families. It doesn’t matter how close we are, how much we care about each other, or how much time we spend together.
Think about it like this: you are going on a family vacation, and you have a lot of time for discussions. This is a great opportunity to get closer to your children, your spouse, and even your other relatives.
Regardless of the destination, you’re going to, or even if you are enjoying a nice dinner together, you can go back to these topics, when you feel like inspiration is not your forte.
If you feel like every once in a while you have no idea what to talk about with your favorite people, or don’t know how to start a deep conversation, this article is for you!
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Before we dive into the subject, you must remember four important things if you want to connect with your favorite people:
You have to ask good questions, that will make people excited to answer, that will determine them to be open with you. TIP: Avoid questions that can have “yes” and “no” as answers. These won’t make people engaged, so they are pointless in a situation like this!
Stick to listening, not lecturing! People love to talk about themselves and about the things that make them happy, so if you truly listen to what they have to say, they will more likely keep sharing information and details about several topics they enjoy.
Stay curious! Like we’ve previously established, people like to talk about themselves. If you want to bond with your close ones, make sure to enjoy the conversation, ask further questions! In addition to that, you should give off the impression that you care about what they say, and you like the time you spend together. They will be convinced that you are sincere, and they will want to keep the discussion going.
P.S. You shouldn’t be afraid to share your opinions, but before you do that, make sure you have listened and understood others’ points of view!
Now that we have discussed the main rules, it’s time to give you some questions and topics as examples!
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What are some of the great things about you? Name three of them.
How do you think I’d react if you got into serious trouble?
What are the first things you would do if you and I could swap places for a day?
If it would have been possible to have any superpower, which one would you choose?
What song is your favorite and why? How does it make you feel?
Can you describe me as a parent in only three words?
What family tradition do you like the most?
Tell each family member why you’re delighted they’re a part of yours.
Name five reasons you are glad and grateful that you are alive today.
Who would you talk to if you could have a chat with anyone from history
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about yourself?
What is your first memory? Do you like it or not? Why do you think you remember it?
Do you think that people find you inspiring? Why do you think so?
What would you tell your younger self if you could go back in time and give them advice?
What things are scaring you the most? Why?
Are you afraid of the future?
Name five things you are grateful for.
What has been the most humiliating experience you’ve ever had?
Do you have any rituals that help you when you are feeling sad?
What is your biggest goal this year?
What is your biggest goal this year?
How do you feel about your relationship with your family?
Have you ever wondered what your life would have looked like if you had other parents?
What are the things that you appreciate most about your partner?
What are the qualities you wish your partner to see in you?
Do you think that you’ve missed something when you were a child?
What is the main goal of your life?
How are you planning to grow old?
What is your dream job?
Can you describe your perfect relationship?
Name three things you can’t live without.
What is one quality that you wish you had more of?
Is there anything you don’t like about yourself?
Can you do something to change it?
Are you happy with your life?
Can you do something to make yourself happier?
Do you think you can do something to make the world a better place?
What is the aspect of our relationship that you despise the most?
What are the most essential lessons you’ve learned from me?
Do you ever miss your family?
TAKEAWAY
There you have it: 40 things you can talk about with your children, spouse, and relatives. What do you think about these topics? Do you find them useful or not?
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