Prompt: Turn Conversation Starters into Poems

writing prompt

36 Questions to fall in love.

Does it work? There’s really only one way to find out…

But, let’s reframe.

Try asking yourself the questions. See where this takes you ~ ~ ~

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Next up —

You’re probably familiar with Gary Chapman’s book on the “Five” love languages.

Folks have reflected quite a bit on this since the book came out in 1992 and they’ve come up with a few more languages. Why limit ourselves to five after all?

Try writing about your love language and how it impacts the way you move through the world.

Maybe consider your attachment style.

Incorporate your partner or other people in your life. How do they move through the world differently and what happens when you share space with them?

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Vibe shift —

Maybe you’re not in the mood for love right now.

Maybe you just want to get to know yourself better.

Here are — ONE - TWO - THREE - FOUR — articles filled with questions to get to know someone.

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Some thoughtful questions for your consideration:

(Don’t forget to consider “The Why”)

What is something quirky about you?

What is one of your guilty pleasures?

What keeps you listening to the music you love?

Why do you like the movies you like?

What artwork could you never tire of viewing? Where would you display it in your home?

What is your experience with nature?

What natural spaces draw you in?

What is something in your life you have a strong desire to improve or change?

How are you different today from high school / college?

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Let’s get complex:

What do you value most?

How do you usually meet your needs?

What activities bring you the most joy?

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I encourage you to share how these exercises go for you in the comments.

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