Conversation Questions: Dating and Relationships
| What qualities are most important to you in a partner? For example, intelligence, sense of humor, money. | Would you like to have a boyfriend or girlfriend who was a lot more attractive than you? What about a husband or wife? |
| If you cheated on your partner, would you tell him or her? Why or why not? | Would you move to a place far from your family and friends to be with the person you loved? Why or why not? |
| Describe a perfect romantic evening. | Is it common for couples to live together before marriage in your country? Would you want to live with someone before marriage? Why or why not? |
| How old were you when you went on your first date? Who was it with? Where did you go and what did you do? | Would you continue to date someone you really liked if your parents did not like this person? Why or why not? |
| Would you ever consider using the personals to find a date? Why or why not? | Do you know anyone who has had an arranged marriage? Do you think marriages based on love are more successful than those that are arranged? |
| Have you or anyone you've known ever met someone over the Internet? Do you think that these types of relationships can be successful? Why or why not? | (TO A GIRL) Would you ask a man out? Why or why not?
(TO A GUY) Would you like it if a woman asked you out? Why or why not? |
| Do women usually work after getting married in your country? Why or why not? | More than half of American marriages end in divorce. What do you think are some of the reasons for this? |