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201 Deep Questions To Get To Know Yourself And Others

Good questions are powerful. They force answers.

Deep and compelling questions force us to think profoundly and examine ourselves and learn more about the people we want to know better.

Are you trying to know someone, but you're at a loss for the right questions to ask?

You're well past small talk, and you want to know if this is someone who could be a lasting friend or potential romantic partner.

Or maybe you want to explore your own inner world through questioning to evolve to a new level of happiness, self-confidence, and inner peace.

Good deep questions are more personal questions that go beyond favorite colors and whether or not pineapple tastes good on pizza.

They go to the heart.

Let's look at some questions to ask others and yourself.

Are There Double Standards In Relationships? You Betcha, And Here Are 13 Prime Examples

by Barrie Davenport

What exactly is a double standard?

And how do you know if your expectations of someone qualify as such?

This isn’t just about double standards between men and women, though we do cover some of those.

The main issue here is the mentality behind the most common double standards.

It’s more about blind spots, which all of us have.

Once you recognize a double standard for what it is, what you do about it is what will define you.

Let’s start with an obvious question.

Are You Missing Your Ex A Lot? 9 Reasons You Are And What To Do About It

by Barrie Davenport

Whether you haven’t been together in years or the separation is still new, missing your ex can be unsettling, frustrating, and alarming.

It can make you feel guilty if you’re with somebody new and can cause you to question if you should reunite with your former flame.

If you find yourself saying, “I miss my ex,” you’re probably wondering if it’s normal to feel this way, why you’re having these feelings, what they mean, and how to deal with them.

Make Your Mother Cry Tears Of Joy With These 25 Loving Letters To Mom

by Barrie Davenport

The relationship between mothers and daughters is complex.

Sometimes, there's no stronger connection.

At other times — especially during those turbulent teenage years — mother-daughter relations can be an uphill battle.

But, no matter where you are on the roller coaster, the bond — whether forged through nature or nurture — is undeniable, and a simple letter to mom from daughter can be the crazy glue that strengthens it.

How To Write A Love Letter And 6 Love Letter Examples

by Barrie Davenport

woman writing, how to write a love letter

When was the last time you wrote a love letter to your spouse or partner?

I'm hearing crickets out there. A blank silence.

If you can't remember the last love letter you wrote, or if you've never hand-written a love letter (with an actual pen and paper), it's not surprising.

In this era of instant communication, an old-fashioned love letter might seem archaic and inefficient.

Why cramp your fingers writing a letter when you can strengthen your thumbs with a quick text? “ILY, babe. UR awesome. (Heart emoji, smiling cat face emoji).”

Nothing expresses your heartfelt devotion like an electronic message, right?

Sarcasm aside, writing a love letter to your beloved the old-fashioned way — with a pen, in longhand, on a piece of stationery — is one of the most loving gestures you can offer.