Anniversary Questions for Couples

An anniversary is a good excuse to stop and look back together. These anniversary questions help you remember the moments you might have forgotten - the first trip, the first fight you laughed about later, the meal that became your thing - and talk about what you want the next year to look like. They work for a first anniversary just as well as a tenth.

Mix open questions you answer out loud with quiz-style questions where your partner guesses your answer. Play at dinner on one phone, or start a room so you each answer on your own screen and reveal together. It takes about twenty minutes, costs nothing, and makes a simple anniversary gift that feels personal.

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    Would I rather celebrate our anniversary at home or away?

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    Do I keep every card you've given me?

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    Would I rather get a sentimental gift or a practical one?

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    Do I think our first date went well?

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    Would I rather look back at old photos or plan the future?

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    What do I think was our best date ever?

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    What's my favorite moment from this past year?

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    What gift would I love for our anniversary?

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    When did I first know I loved you?

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    Where was our first date?

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    Who is most likely to plan the anniversary surprise?

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    Who is most likely to remember what we wore on our first date?

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    Who is most likely to write a heartfelt anniversary card?

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    Who is most likely to keep souvenirs from every date?

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    Never have I ever forgotten an anniversary.

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    Never have I ever kept a wedding or event souvenir for years.

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    What's your favorite memory from our past year together?

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    How have we grown as a couple since our last anniversary?

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    What's something new you learned about me this year?

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    What was our biggest challenge this year, and how did we handle it?

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    What's the best date we went on this year?

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    What's one goal you want us to reach before our next anniversary?

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    What do you love about me now that you didn't know at the start?

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    How should we celebrate next year?

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    What's a moment this year when you felt really lucky to have me?

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    What's a promise you'd like to renew today?

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    What's our song this year?

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    What's one thing you want to thank me for?

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    If you could sum up our year in three words, what would they be?

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    What's a tradition we should start for our anniversaries?

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    What do you hope our next year together brings?

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    Celebrate at home or Celebrate away?

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    Sentimental gift or Practical gift?

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    Revisit first-date spot or Somewhere brand new?

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    Photo album or Video montage?

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    Dinner reservation or Picnic?

What are good questions to ask on your anniversary?

Good anniversary questions mix memories ("When did you know this was serious?"), appreciation ("What did I do this year that you loved?") and plans ("Where should we be by next anniversary?"). This page draws from all three.

Is this a good anniversary date idea at home?

Yes. Cook or order your favorite meal, put your phones on the table and play a round. It is free, takes about twenty minutes and usually turns into a long conversation.

Do we need to remember exact dates to play?

No. A few questions ask about dates or places, but most are about feelings and favorite moments. Getting a date wrong is half the fun.

Can we use these for our first anniversary?

Absolutely. Many questions are written for couples who have been together around a year, and you can skip anything that does not fit your story.