Remember that old show, The Newlywed Game, where married couples would go on the show and have to answer questions about their spouse? Their answers had to match, and whichever couple ended up with the most correct answers would win. It was fun to see the assumptions people came up with, as well as the reactions to them.
Personally, I always thought it would be so fun to appear on that show. Not only would you learn a lot about your spouse, but it would be enlightening to see just how much you actually know about your spouse. Many of you, like me, either already experienced, or will soon experience, a version of this at your bridal shower. You find yourself being asked random questions about your fiancé that leave you punished and humiliated when you don’t know the answer. I remember ending up with a disgustingly large wad of Bubblicious gum that made me less than proud of my performance. Yet, it was both memorable and informative. My husband and I still laugh at his answers and my guesses.
That got me to thinking about how many little things we assume we know about our fiancé or spouse but don’t really have a clue. So, I thought it would be fun to come up with a knock-off Newlywed Game that you all can try at home together. It’s sure to make you laugh, learn, and spend time together. So grab some pens, your sweetie, two cups of hot cocoa and make it a date!
Here’s how it works:
Start by making a list of everyday questions to ask each other. The list can be as short or long as you like, but I recommend at least 10-15. To get you started, here is a list I came up with:
- *What’s your favorite color?
- *What size shoe do you wear?
- *What is your favorite movie?
- *What’s your favorite childhood memory?
- *Who was your best friend growing up?
- *What’s your favorite holiday?
- *Which season is your favorite?
- *What is your ideal date night?
- *Who is your favorite sports team?
- *What is your biggest fear?
Now that you have some ideas, type out a list of your own and print out four copies: two for each of you. Sit down and take turns asking each other these questions. On one sheet, write down his/her guess of what your answer is to each question and vice versa. Once you have both taken a guess at all of questions, pull out the other sheet of paper to jot down what he/she says is the correct answer as you go back through them. Who knows who the best?
If you want to simplify this, just print out two copies of the list and skip the guessing part of the game. Instead, just ask each other the questions and jot down the answers. Tuck the list of answers away in a safe spot to pull out when you need a refresher.
How well do you know your spouse, fiancé, or significant other? Share your stories.
