Maintain effective communication

Two truths and a lie

 Looking for communica­tion games to get to know your partner better?

To play two truths and a lie, your partner and you will take turns sharing one false and two things that are true about you. The other needs to guess which is a lie. Com­munication games are a great opportunity to learn more about each other.

Answer the famous 36 questions

Perhaps you want a cou­ples question game?

The famous 36 questions were created in a study exploring how intimacy is built. Communication is the key component of it since we grow fond of each other when we share. As you move through the questions, they become more personal and profound. Take turns, answer­ing them, and observe how your understanding grows with each one.

The game of truth

If you need simple yet ef­fective communication games for couples, try the game of truth. All you need to do is ask your partner questions and answer his/her questions honestly. You can play with the topics of the game going from light (such as favor­ites movie, book, childhood crush) to more heavy (such as fears, hopes, and dreams). Some questions to consider:

What’s your biggest fear?

If you had a magic wand, what would you use it for?

What is your favorite childhood memory?

What book had a transfor­mational power for you?

What would you improve in our communication?

The 7 breath-forehead connection

Communication games for couples can inspire you to be more in sync with your part­ner and pick up on non-verbal cues better.

To play this game, you need to lie down next to each other and gently put your foreheads together. While you look into each other’s eyes, stay in this position for at least 7 breaths or more. This game increases a sense of connection and non-verbal understanding.

This or that

If you need communica­tion games to get to know your partner better, especial­ly early in the relationship, here is a fun game. Simply ask for their preference between two choices. Don’t forget to ask why they chose something. Some questions to get you started:

TV or books?

Indoors or outdoors?

Save or spend?

Lust or love?

Forgotten Or Remembered For All The Wrong Reasons?

How well do you know me?

Some communication games meant for parties can be adapted for you two. To play this game, you need to think of different categories and questions (for example, favorite movie, best vaca­tion, favorite color). Both partners will answer the questions for themselves (write on one piece of paper) and their loved ones (use a different piece).

The answers are com­pared in the end to see what correct answers about the other person you had. To make it more fun, have a wager who will guess more and household chores can be the currency.

To be continued…