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Whether you are a brand new couple or have been together for years; you probably don’t know everything about your partner yet. The great thing about relationships is that you can continue to discover new things about your partner for the rest of your life – every day. Do you see yourself with your partner for a long time or forever? Then there are a number of important things you need to know about each other.
It may seem like a bit of an exaggeration to think far ahead, but these questions will become very important at some point. Sooner or later. Whether you’re ready for it or not. It is therefore important to ask your partner the right questions. Whatever stage of the relationship you are in.
Ask questions
Remember, there’s always room to get to know each other even better, so you might as well start now. Keep your relationship healthy and communicative by constantly asking questions and always staying committed to getting to know your partner. Always show interest in him or her. Even if you’ve been together for years, keep asking questions. Your partner can still surprise you and that is precisely why the relationship remains exciting and refreshing.
13 things you need to know about each other
These are 13 points that you as partners should definitely know about each other. Ask each other the right questions so that you learn everything about each other. And find out what role you can play in their lives.
1. What their favorite hobbies are
When you start to get to know someone, this topic is quite easy to navigate. It is probably a topic that you discuss in the first (serious) conversations. Learning about your partner’s hobbies is a great way to get an idea of whether you might be compatible. Hopefully you share some hobbies that you can possibly do together.
Please note: you do not have to share all hobbies with each other. Does he love football and you can’t stand football? Then this is of course not a deal breaker. The same goes for a woman’s makeup hobby, which is a not so typical hobby for a man. And that is no problem at all. It is actually healthy to continue doing your own things in a relationship – without the other person.
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2. What their favorite food or drink is
It is always good to know what you and your partner like, enjoy and enjoy. This way you can find out if you have any similarities. And it’s also useful to make your partner feel appreciated . So it’s great to serve their perfect coffee in the morning or prepare their favorite evening meal as a surprise – without asking.
3. What they do to relax
Whether you’re at the beginning of a new relationship or getting ready to take the next step, it’s very important to know your partner’s favorite way to relax. Maybe your partner likes a bubble bath, a certain dish or a weekend with friends. Knowing this can help you help them when they are stressed.
4. What their daily and weekly routines look like
In the beginning of a relationship this is not such a big problem, but when you start living together it is a must to get to know each other’s routine. Especially if you are going to live together , it is important to adapt the routine to each other. If you are a morning person and your partner is a night owl, can you live well together? Make sure you respect each other’s routines and try to make compromises so that you don’t live past each other.
5. What their allergies or medical needs are
If you are going to be together with your partner for a longer period of time, it is ideal if you know what the other person’s allergies or medical needs are. When it comes to allergies, it is important to know what they can and cannot safely eat for safety reasons. And how to react if it suddenly flares up. Does your partner have medical problems or a chronic illness that could affect daily life? Then it is very important to be aware of it. This way your partner can always help.
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6. What their relationship is like with their family and friends
One day you will be introduced to your partner’s friends or family , so it’s important to be prepared. So ask your partner a number of questions about these relationships in advance. Are they close to their family? Who is their favorite family member? Or are there any tensions in the relationship that you should be aware of?
7. What their biggest personal or professional goals are
Whether or not ambition is high on your list of ideal qualities, it is important to at least know what plans your partner has for the future. For example, your friend may want to live abroad or start their own business in the future. These are important points in a relationship, so it is nice if you are aware of them. You can ask questions like:
- “Are you working towards something right now?”
- “What is your idea of being successful?”
- “How do you see the future?”
- “What do you want to achieve in life?”
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8. What their political beliefs are
Politics is an important part of everyone’s lives, so make sure you’re both on the same page on certain important issues. Of course, you don’t have to agree on everything and vote for the same party, but it is important to be somewhat on the same page. This could otherwise become a problem later in the relationship. Be open to asking your partner questions about their beliefs.
9. What their personal or spiritual beliefs are
The importance of religion varies greatly from person to person. You certainly don’t have to have the same religious beliefs, but it is useful if you know where your partner stands. Ask the right questions and it can spark a beautifully meaningful conversation that will bring you both deeper together.
Would you marry someone of a different religion? Would you like to raise children under a certain belief system? Or would you rather not have anything to do with any religion? Ask yourself these questions first and then have a conversation with your partner.
10. How they envision the relationship
This is possibly the most important question you can ask your boyfriend, girlfriend or a potential long-term partner. Not every relationship ends in marriage and that’s fine. What’s not good is starting the relationship with certain expectations and ending it a few months later heartbroken because your partner apparently didn’t have the same expectations. So ask your partner questions like:
- “Are you looking for a long-term relationship?”
- “Are you open to marriage?”
- “Are you interested in a serious relationship?”
- “What does an ideal relationship look like to you?”
11. What they learned from previous relationships
Relationship history isn’t something everyone likes to talk about. But trust that discussing this early can save you a lot of time and effort in the end. Many people find themselves making the same mistakes in relationships over and over again , so it is very wise to discuss this early. This way you can easily prevent this from happening again in your current relationship.
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12. What they need most from a partner
Asking the right questions to your partner is not just a process of getting to know the other person. You also learn what they ask of you in a relationship. Does your partner need someone who gives them a lot of space or someone who offers them a lot of security? This is the type of information you need to know before entering into a long-term and serious relationship . It is very nice to feel confident that you can give him or her everything he or she needs. Don’t be afraid to ask what you can do for them. Not only to make the other person happy, but also yourself.
13. What their feelings are about marriage and expanding their family
At some point in a relationship, marriage will undoubtedly come up. Just like the question about wanting to have children . Many people put off talking about marriage or expanding their family until the point when they are sure they have found the one. But the conversation is essential to have fairly early, to know where you stand.
For example, if you ever want to be married and have children, you need to be sure that your partner is also open to it. Otherwise, you could be together with your partner for a long time and only discover after a few years that you don’t want the same things. And that’s what no one wants.
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