Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on reaching the first 365 days mark!
The first wedding or relationship anniversary is a milestone like no other—a celebration of a love story that involves two main characters, you and your partner.
Often called the “paper anniversary,” this special occasion is a time to reflect on the memories, challenges, and victories of the first year of marriage while looking ahead to what’s to come.
This article presents 100 curated questions meant to celebrate your first anniversary and go beyond basic conversation.
Here are 100 questions to ask each other on your first anniversary.
20 Relationship Reflection Questions
- What is your favorite memory of us from the past year?
Before asking a question like this, what I advise is that you start by narrating a moment that you shared with your partner just to ease the mood and make it convenient for him or her to answer.
- What was one of the funniest moments we shared this year?
Remember that it is only in a positive mood that funny questions can be answered well.
- What’s something new you learned about me this year?
Ask this question with a little bit of curiosity that can show through your facial expressions, you might be shocked at the answer your partner gives.
- How have we grown as a couple since we started dating?
Evaluate growth and see if it is in progression or not.
- What’s something I did this year that made you feel loved?
Knowing what fuels your partner’s love tank is very crucial.
- What was the best date we had together this year?
Just so you know, your partner’s inability to remember this particular thing does not necessarily mean they don’t love you.
- How has our relationship changed in ways you didn’t expect?
This one deep question that requires a mature mind, you should avoid getting offended as your partner’s answers may not be what you want to hear.
- What qualities do you appreciate about me the most?
This question helps you know what your partner loves about you to enhance continuity.
- What’s something we did this year that you never thought we’d do?
Questions that touch on the subject of exploration are quite exciting.
- How have you grown as an individual in the past year?
Get into their minds by figuring out what they think they have improved, learned or unlearned.
- What’s the best gift I gave you this year?
One way to express love is to give. Ask each other the best gift you’ve received and given.
- What’s a challenge we faced together that made us stronger?
Challenges are inevitable in a relationship, what matters is that you can overcome them as a team.
- What’s something we did this year that you want to do every year?
Whether it’s a date, an activity, find out what your partner likes to do often.
- What surprised you most about our first year together?
There should be some new habits that your partner must have discovered about you, find out with this question.
- What’s a little habit or routine we’ve created that you love?
As a couple, doing things together is good, figure out the specific one your partner loves.
- What’s the most thoughtful thing I did for you this year?
What act of service did you do that melted your partner’s heart, what made it thoughtful to them?
- What’s something we did together that you’re really proud of?
Healthy questions like this help to foster trust and the gladness to keep doing good things together.
- What’s a moment that made you laugh harder than ever?
What incident made them laugh, to be happy, it helps you know what keeps your spouse excited.
- How have I made you feel valued in our relationship?
This is a prominent question as it holds the keys to unlocking the answer of whether or not your partner feels valued in the relationship.
- What’s something from this year you will remember forever?
Find out what memory your partner holds dear in their heart with this question.
10 Future Goals And Dreams Questions
- Where do you see us in five years?
Whatever number of years is simply up to you as this is just an example. What matters is that you know if you and your partner have future goals for your relationship.
- What are some places you’d like us to travel together?
Travelling not only takes you out of your comfort zone, it helps you and your partner build memories which makes asking this question important.
- What are your personal goals for the next year, and how can I support you?
Partnership is all about growth and support and asking how you can do that is very smart and healthy.
- What’s something new you’d like us to try together?
By just being together for a year, it’s obvious that there are still some things you haven’t tried out yet, find out what those things are.
- Are there any skills or hobbies you’d like to learn together?
Trying out new hobbies together can help improve communication in the future, this is why this question was added and essential to ask.
- What traditions do you want to start as a couple?
Traditions are activities that you and your partner have agreed to commit to doing.
- What are your dreams for our relationship in the next five years?
The dreams can be achievable or not but it helps you to know what you’re working towards as a couple.
- What’s something we can do to keep our relationship strong?
Being strong as a couple can only be achieved by two intentional people, you should know what can maintain/build strength in your relationship.
- How do you imagine our lives changing over the next few years?
Like I said previously, “change is constant,” so it’s good to ask how that change could be in the future.
- What’s one adventure you’d like us to take in the future?
To have an adventure of a lifetime, you have to know if your partner is willing, you can only know if you ask.
10 Love And Appreciation Questions
- What’s one way I show my love for you that you appreciate most?
Asking this question aids you in pronouncing what you’re grateful for.
- What do you think makes us a good team?
Your partner’s opinion about what makes you a better team could differ from yours hence, making this question important.
- When do you feel most connected to me?
Ask them the periods that they feel most connected to you so as to continue in that way.
- What’s one compliment I’ve given you that meant a lot to you?
Compliments are a good way to get your partner in a good mood, which compliment does that best.
- How would you describe your love for me in three words?
Asking your partner to describe their love for you in a specific number of words gives you the opportunity to truly see what they consider good about you.
- What little things do I do that make you feel loved?
There should be little things that your partner gets excited over, figure it out with this question.
- How would you define “love” now that we’ve been together a year?
Love constantly grows and there must have been changes within the period of 365 days.
- How do you think I make your life better?
Your views might be different from that of your partner’s and that’s why it’s important you ask him or her.
- How does our relationship make you feel about the future?
Sometimes, how healthy a relationship is now can predict the future of a relationship.
- What’s something I say or do that makes you feel reassured?
Reassurance is like fuel that keeps a generator running. Know what that fuel is for your partner.
10 Challenges And Growth Questions
- What’s a major issue we faced that made you think we are stronger together?
There is evidence that shows that a couple will stay together for a long time and that’s how they overcome issues.
- How do you think we handle conflicts as a couple?
Do you handle conflict by ignoring or by talking about it in a respectful way?
- What’s one area we could improve on together?
As a couple you have to desire and work together and individually to improve.
- What’s something we’ve learned about problem-solving as a team?
No human is perfect, issues will arise but what way do you solve those problems?
- How do you think we’ve helped each other grow?
Helping your partner grow is one of the keys to having a successful relationship.
- What do you think is the key to overcoming obstacles together?
The key is different for different couples and relationships, find out what your own is with your partner.
- What’s one thing you’d like to work on personally in the next year?
You might not be satisfied with the previous here, work better next year in areas you need to.
- How can we better support each other’s individual goals?
There’s a unifying goal but when it comes to being an individual, you have to know how to help your partner.
- What’s one way we can deepen our connection?
Connection can be deepened more so you have to be aware of how to achieve that.
- What’s a personal habit you’d like to improve for our relationship?
Knowing the habit makes you know whether or not you support them in continuing or not.
10 Fun And Light Hearted Questions
- What’s a silly nickname you’ve thought of for me but haven’t used yet?
Create a light-hearted atmosphere with this question by knowing what could have been or will be your pet name.
- What’s something quirky about us that you love?
Recognise the weird quality of your relationship and appreciate it together.
- What’s the weirdest habit of mine that you find endearing?
You might find it weird and annoying but your partner might just find it attractive.
- Who do you think would win in a trivia contest, you or me?
Asking random funny questions like this would help provide information on who’s considered the smartest.
- If our relationship were a movie, what genre would it be?
The genre provides information on how the relationship plays out generally.
- What’s the most random thing you know about me?
Knowing random things can help excite you as this information is available to your partner.
- Who is better at planning date nights, you or me?
Not that one person loves the other, it’s just to get information about who plans dates better.
- What’s one song that always reminds you of us?
It might be that you sing it together or that’s a song you’ve shared a romantic moment listening to.
- Would you want to live with me again in another world?
Does your partner love being with you that they would love to live with you in a new world.
- What’s the funniest inside joke we’ve created?
You can help your partner know what joke you considered most funny.
10 Daily Life And Routines Questions
- What’s your favorite part of our daily routine?
Since it’s something you do daily with your partner, the answer to this question can help you know how to do it more.
- How do you feel when we wake up together?
Even after a year, ask your partner if they still feel like you’re a blessing or not.
- Do you think there’s anything we need to spice up?
Spicing things up in your relationship helps sort out how to keep the relationship alive.
- What’s one meal we make together that you love?
This is only applicable if your partner can cook or not, you can replace cooking with other things you do together.
- How has living together (or spending time together) changed you?
Believe it or not, living with someone can change you in a good or in a bad way.
- What’s one thing I do in the morning that you find cute?
It could be something that you don’t even consciously recognise.
- How would you describe our home or space in a simple sentence?
A home is created in love and harmony, know if your partner feels this way about the home you created together.
- What’s a daily habit we could add to make our lives better?
It could be exercising, therapy, or lots more. What matters is that you work towards it.
- What’s one simple moment in our day-to-day life that you cherish?
What do they cherish about the day to day life activities that you do as a couple?
- How has our relationship changed your view of “home”?
Give your partner room to be expressive, it’s important that they answer in all honesty.
10 Fun Hypotheticals And Dream Scenarios Questions
- How much do you dream of me?
Dreaming about someone could be as a result of thinking about him or her often. How often are you on their mind?
- If we could move anywhere tomorrow, where would you want to go?
Maybe there’s a place in mind your partner would want to live with you in, know where by asking this question.
- If I didn’t exist would you stay single?
Although this seems impossible, it’s just a question born out of curiosity.
- What’s your dream date if we had unlimited resources?
Unlimited resources means you can do anything, what would you do if that was the case.
- If you could surprise me with one thing, what would it be?
Surprises are planned to create joy, how does your partner plan to do that if given the chance.
- If we wrote a book about our relationship, what would the title be?
The title is just to provide the information of what your partner’s mind is at with the relationship.
- What’s one experience you’d like us to have together, no matter how big or small?
They say that experience teaches best and that’s why it’s necessary for you to know how to learn better with your partner.
- If you could plan our perfect anniversary celebration, what would it be?
Imaginations can run wild which is why this question can be answered any way.
- If we could bring any pet into our lives, what would you choose?
If your partner is an animal lover, you can ask them what pet they would want to keep.
- What would a “perfect day” look like for us?
Although your answers may not align, you can create a balance.
10 Meaningful Moments And Sentimental Questions
- What’s a small moment from this year that meant a lot to you?
Small moments can go a long way in making a relationship flourish, find out when and what that small moment was for your partner.
- How do you feel when you see me after a long day?
Does your partner feel like you’re home, does he or she feel less stressed when they see you? These questions can provide answers to that.
- What’s one quality you saw in me early on that made you fall for me?
What is the love magnet that you possess that made your partner drawn to you? Learn from them what that is and if you still possess that quality or not.
- What’s one hope you have for our relationship?
Know the ultimate hope that your partner has for your relationship through the words of these questions.
- What’s one way I’ve surprised you this year?
If you are finding it hard to know whether you’ve ever been unpredictable to your partner, just do yourself a favour by asking this question.
- What’s a small detail you noticed about me that made you smile?
When you smile, it means that you are happy. Your partner could let you know what that thing you do/did is that makes them smile.
- What’s a song or movie that makes you think of me?
What better element to add to a love story other than music or a movie. Ask what music or movie that makes you pop in your partner’s mind.
- What’s a story you love to tell about us?
It’s a smart move to be inquisitive about the stories that your partner tells people about your relationship to others.
- What’s something I did this year that made you feel like you matter?
I believe that there’s one thing your partner thinks of to reassure them that they matter to you, know what that is by asking this question.
- What’s one prayer you have for our future together?
For the religious couples you can ask questions about prayers that your partner has in mind for your relationship, something that he or she knows that requires a divine aid.
10 Anniversary And Special Moments Reflections Questions
- How did you feel on our first date?
Go back in time by asking questions about your first date, the “first date” that began such a beautiful love story with your partner.
- What were your thoughts on our relationship one month in?
The first month of most relationships is usually the honeymoon phase but for some, that’s not the case, figure out what your partner felt during this time by asking this question.
- What’s something you remember from the day we became official?
Juggle your memory with your partner’s to figure out significant moments like when you and your spouse began to date each other.
- How would you describe our first year together in one sentence?
The choice of words that you and your partner use to create this sentence will be a good indicator of whether or not they are happy and value your presence in their lives and vice versa.
- What’s something we should do to celebrate this anniversary?
Ask this question to get your partner to come up with ideas to celebrate your one year anniversary in a special way.
- How did you imagine our first year would go, and did it meet your expectations?
Expectations could be set really high or really low, figure out your partner’s level of expectations to see if it’s high, low or have been met.
- What’s one thing you’re most grateful for from this past year?
Gratitude is very good as it opens the door for more excellent things to come your way.
- How do you feel when you look back on everything we’ve done together?
You and your partner’s feelings are valid no matter what and that’s the reason for this question.
- What’s one thing you hope we’ll look back on next year?
This is a futuristic type of question that can let you know what your partner values about the current moment.
- What’s your wish for us as we go into our second year?
If you and your partner are looking forward to the second year, you can ask questions about wishes he or she wants granted regarding your relationship.
