55 ROAD TRIP QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SPOUSE

Next time you take a road trip with your spouse, make the most of your time together by asking meaningful questions to build your intimacy. 

We’ve compiled 55 top prompts to help you feel close and connected in each of The 6 Pillars of Intimacy®.

Pick out a few questions before your next road trip, and see where the conversation goes. 

Road Trip Questions for Married Couples

Whether you’re taking a day trip to a nearby town, heading on vacation, or doing a cross-country road trip, you can fill the silence with conversations that matter! 

Questions to Strengthen Emotional Intimacy 

1. What’s a recent moment when you felt close and connected to me?
2. How do you feel most appreciated in our relationship?
3. What do you envision our marriage looking like in 10 years? 
4. Do you have a favorite memory from the early days of our relationship? 
5. What do you think we could improve in how we handle conflicts?
6. Which of your achievements are you most proud of? 
7. What makes you feel truly heard and understood by me?
8. How do you feel when we’re apart for an extended time?
9. Do you feel like you can be vulnerable with me? 
10. How do you think we handle stress as a couple?

Road Trip Questions About Physical Intimacy 

1. How do you feel about the level of physical intimacy in our relationship?
2. What are your favorite ways for us to show affection daily through our touches?
3. What small gestures of physical affection mean the most to you?
4. How can we prioritize non-sexual touch when life gets busy?
5. Do you like public displays of affection? 
6. What are some times when you are more or less receptive to me touching you? 
7. Do you think it’s important for our kids to see us hold hands, hug, or kiss? 
8. How do you like to be comforted when you’re feeling stressed?

Spiritual Intimacy Prompts for Couples

1. What does spiritual intimacy mean to you?
2. How do you feel our faith has impacted our relationship?
3. What are your favorite ways for us to connect spiritually?
4. How do you feel when we attend church or worship together?
5. Do you enjoy reading devotionals? 
6. What are some spiritual goals we could set for our relationship?
7. How can we be more intentional about praying together?
8. What’s one way we could connect more deeply with our spiritual community?
9. How has your spiritual journey changed over the years?

Discussion Questions for Your Financial Intimacy 

1. How do you feel about the way we manage our finances?
2. What financial goals do you think we should focus on next?
3. What’s one financial decision we’ve made that you’re proud of?
4. How do you think your parents influenced your beliefs about money? 
5. Do you feel like we are on track with our retirement savings? 
6. How can we improve our communication about money?
7. Are our finances a source of stress for you right now? 
8. Do you prefer gifts or experiences on your birthday? 
9. What does financial freedom mean to you?
10. What financial advice do you wish someone had given you when you were younger? 

Quick Questions for Deeper Recreational Intimacy 

1. Do you feel like we have a good balance of work and play in our marriage? 
2. What is one way we could infuse more fun into our daily routines? 
3. How often would you prefer to go on dates? 
4. What’s a dream adventure you’d love to go on with me?
5. How do you feel about the way we spend our leisure time?
6. What’s a new hobby or activity you’d like to try together?
7. What has been your favorite vacation we’ve taken together?
8. What do you remember most about our first date? 
9. Is there a book, movie, or podcast you think we would enjoy together? 

Sexual Intimacy Conversation Prompts 

1. How do you feel about the current level of sexual intimacy in our relationship?
2. What is something new you’ve been wanting to try in the bedroom? 
3. Do you feel comfortable sharing your sexual needs and desires with me? 
4. Is connecting emotionally before we have sex important to you? 
5. What colors or clothing items would you like to see me wear (or not wear)?
6. How much time would you like to spend during foreplay?
7. Do I romance you in the ways you prefer? 
8. How would you like to be held before, during, and after sex?
9. Where is one place you would like to make love outside of our bedroom?

Struggling to Connect on an Emotional Level?

Amid the busyness of life, it can become hard to connect about anything deep. Sure, you can talk throughout the day about to-do lists and chores, but that’s not what builds emotional intimacy. It’s the undivided attention and vulnerable conversations that make the two of you feel close and connected.

If you can’t remember the last time you truly connected with your spouse, check out our upcoming events.

These marriage-positive gatherings are designed to help bring you and your spouse closer together. You’ll learn new marriage skills, tools, and strategies to experience the extraordinary marriage you desire.

(And hey—if you’re close enough to drive to an upcoming event, you’ve already got 55 road trip questions to ask!)