One of the best ways to keep a healthy and thriving relationship with your partner is constantly evaluating it, to see what’s going well and whether there are areas to improve.
Communication is key when it comes to relationships, and these journal prompts for couples will help you to write about all of the different aspects of your relationship so that you can identify any issues that are creeping up, as well as practice gratitude for your partner and all of the great things they bring into your life.
How To Use Journal Prompts For Couples
These journal prompts for couples are a fantastic way of looking back on your life together so far, planning your future, and helping your relationship go from strength to strength. Here’s how we recommend using these couple journal prompts.
Step 1: Bookmark this page to revisit whenever inspiration is lacking.
Step 2: Choose some of these writing prompts for couples based on how you feel about your relationship at the time. Are you feeling angry with your partner? If so, write about it. We have journal prompts about anger, arguments, and differences. On the other hand, if your love tank is full, write about how your partner has shown you love lately. We also have prompts that look back on some key memories together to fill you with warm, fuzzy feelings.
Step 3: Talk through these prompts with your significant other. Once you’ve written in your journal, it’s best to communicate how you’re feeling with your partner, or even ask them the same prompts and have a discussion, so that your relationship is always moving forward.
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Best Writing Prompts For Couples
Hop aboard the love train with these 100 writing prompts for couples that will strengthen your relationship.
- When you were younger, what qualities were on your list for your perfect partner? Which of these qualities does your partner embody?
- What was the last thing your partner said or did to make you feel special?
- What is your love language? Does your partner show you love in that way on a regular basis?
- What is your partner’s love language?
- How could you show love to your partner better?
- Write down 3 date night ideas.
- When was the last time you surprised your partner?
- When was the last time your partner made you feel upset?
- What was the last argument you and your partner had about? How did you resolve it?
- What does a healthy relationship look like to you?
- What does an unhealthy relationship look like to you?
- Does your significant other have any toxic traits?
- Do you have any toxic traits?
- What is the best compliment your partner has ever paid you?
- Name a couple that seems like they have the perfect relationship. What about their relationship would you like to emulate in your own?
- What are the most important factors to a long and happy relationship together?
- Is marriage important to you?
- List 10 traits you love about your partner.
- How is your partner different from other people you’ve been romantically attached to in the past?
- Are you and your partner good at communicating your needs? How could you be better?
- Have you ever told a lie to your partner?
- Do you believe in soulmates?
- What attracted you to your partner?
- Write about your first date together. Where did you go? What did you do? How did you feel?
- What were your first thoughts when you saw your partner for the first time?
- What was your first fight about?
- When did you first meet your partner’s family? How did it go?
- When did you first say “I love you”?
- Where did you go on your first trip together?
- What has been your favorite vacation together so far? What made it so special?
- Write about your proposal. Where did it happen? Were you expecting it? What does your ring look like?
- What is your happiest memory of your relationship?
- Write down 3 goals for your relationship in the future.
- Is there anything you would change about your wedding day?
- Did you write your own vows for your wedding? If so, write them here.
- Who gave speeches on your wedding day? Were they funny, heartfelt, or cringey?
- How did you feel when you discovered you were pregnant for the first time?
- How do you feel about having children? Are you and your partner on the same page?
- Do you find it challenging to have difficult conversations with your partner? What would make it easier for you?
- On a scale from 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with your relationship?
- Could you listen to your partners’ needs better? If so, write down 3 ways you will become a better listener.
- When was the last time you and your partner had to make a difficult decision?
- What does your partner do that irritates you?
- What bad habits do you have that bother your partner?
- Are you currently annoyed with your partner? If so, why?
- When was the last time you and your partner had fun together? Make a plan for a fun date in the future.
- What habits does your partner have that you find cute?
- What are your partner’s best physical attributes?
- Write a love letter to your partner.
- Is your partner introverted or extroverted?
- What is the last compliment you received from your partner?
- What is the last compliment you gave to your partner?
- Would you change the way you met if you could?
- Do you think you and your partner met at the right time?
- When did you feel vulnerable in your relationship? Did your partner help you to feel safe and loved?
- What is your favorite everyday habit you and your partner have formed together?
- Do you and your partner have a secret handshake?
- Do you and your partner have a secret language?
- Is your partner optimistic, realistic, or pessimistic?
- What’s one thing you and your partner do in your relationship that someone on the outside would find odd?
- If you hadn’t met your partner, where do you think you’d be now?
- Do you and your partner have a bedtime routine? Write about it here.
- Write down 3 strengths of your relationship.
- Does your partner take risks, or do they play it safe?
- Have you ever had a dream about your partner? If so, what happened?
- What do you admire the most about your partner?
- When was the last time you said “I love you” to your partner?
- When was the last time your partner made you laugh out loud?
- Write about the last date you and your partner went on.
- How does your significant other support your dreams?
- Are there any relationship habits you’d like to start?
- Are you supportive of your partner’s dreams?
- Do you and your partner have the same core values? How do they differ?
- If you had to describe your partner in 3 words, which words would you choose?
- What is your relationship like with your partner’s family?
- What is your partner’s relationship with your family like?
- What is your partner’s life goal?
- How do you think someone else would describe your relationship?
- What are your partner’s favorite activities and hobbies?
- If your significant other could be anything, what would they choose?
- Where do you and your partner disagree?
- Do you ever doubt if you and your partner belong together?
- When you think of your partner, what is the first feeling you experience?
- Have you ever kept a secret from your partner?
- Have you ever planned a surprise for your partner?
- Why do you look forward to coming home to your partner?
- Do you make your relationship a priority?
- What do you see in your future together? What would you like your life to look like in 20 years?
- When was the last time you and your partner did something new together for the first time?
- Do you think your relationship is the strongest you see around you?
- Are you inspired by your parents’ relationship?
- What is one thing you’d like to do together that you haven’t yet?
- When your partner is down, what are some practices you adopt to raise them up?
- Write a love poem about your significant other.
- Do you ever wish you spent more time single before entering into your relationship?
- Do you carry any guilt for anything that happened in your relationship in the past?
- Is there anything that you’re holding onto that your partner did to upset you in the past?
- Do you like to pay on a date, or do you like it when your partner pays for you both?
- What is one thing your partner might not know about you?
- Do you and your partner ever go to bed mad with each other?
Final Thoughts On Journaling For Couples
Whether your relationship is flourishing or feels stagnant, we hope that these journal prompts for couples have helped you to clarify how you’re feeling, identify all the positive and loving aspects of your relationship, and feel grateful to have your partner in your life.
Want to know your partner even better? Check out these road-trip questions for couples.