Conversation starters for couples on a date

1. Who was your first crush?

2. Was there a teacher you admired back in school?

3. Who was your first best friend?

4. What do you miss about your childhood?

5. What was your ambition when you were young?

6. Have you ever broken any school rules?

7. What were your struggles as a teenager?

8. How did you deal with problems with friends in school?

9. What was your most embarrassing moment growing up?

10. What is the name of your favourite childhood snack?

11. Who was the first singer you loved?

12. Who was the first actor/actress you loved?

13. Which was your most favourite song growing up?

14. Which was your most favourite movie growing up?

15. Where did you go shopping when you were young?

16. Did you have a favourite outfit when you were young?

17. How were your birthdays celebrated growing up?

18. What was the best gift you have received till today?

19. Do you remember any of your family traditions?

20. What lessons have you learned from your parents?

21. When is a good age to be married?

22. What do you hope for in your life partner?

23. What do you do when you get angry?

24. What do you think are your bad habits?

25. What does trust mean to you?

What to do when you're in a reading slump?

• Take a break and watch a couple of movies instead.

• Try reading in a different environment like a café or a park.

• Snacking while reading might be a good idea.

• Take a power-nap and go back to your book.

• Pick up a favourite book and read that instead.

• Ask a reader friend to recommend a book.

• Go to a bookstore and browse different sections for inspiration.

• Read a book of short stories to get back into your reading mode.

• Try out a graphic novel or comic instead.

• If you know of a book club then try that out.

• Watch book influencers talk about books they have read.

• Try listening to an audio book.

• Start a book journal and write about books you've read.

• Go for a walk in nature to refresh your mind.

• Reorganize your bookshelf in a preferred sequence.

• Read a magazine or articles on social media.

• Set up a reading nook or reorganize the one you already have.

• Besides coffee, try reading with a glass of wine.

• Allocate reading time starting with fifteen minutes a day.

• Listen to calming music while you read.