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- What feelings and thoughts race through your mind when you anticipate seeing your partner soon?
- What are some of your partner’s quirks?
- What kinds of humor do the two of you enjoy?
- Do the two of you diverge in your communication style when you are being playful together?
- Is there anything that doesn’t work? How could it be improved?
- What does loving each other mean to you? How do you and your partner demonstrate your love for each other? How do you show your appreciation?
- What are three of your partner’s deepest hopes, aspirations, or dreams?
- How do the two of you feel about sharing your past sexual histories?
- Do any aspects of your past or current sexual experiences make either of you uncomfortable?
- How do the two of you feel about having children? Pets? How strong are your positions on these questions? In what circumstances do you imagine you could change your mind?