1. Family and Relationships
- How did you decide to get married?
- How far back can you trace your family ancestry?
- Has your relationship with your siblings changed over the years?
- If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?
- What aspects of having children didn't turn out the way you expected?
- What is your best advice when it comes to raising children?
- What is your best relationship advice?
- What things did your parents argue about when you were little?
- What was one of the best dates you've been on?
- What were your grandparents like?
- What's something you really disagreed with your parents about?
- Who are the best cooks in your family?
- Who have been your closest friends throughout the years?
2. Personal History and Memories
- Did you have any serious accidents as a child?
- How is life different today compared to when you were a child?
- What about being a child do you miss the most?
- What are some of your childhood accomplishments?
- What did you look forward to the most as a child?
- What is one of your earliest childhood memories?
- What is one of your favorite children's stories?
- What was life like in the 60s?
- What was your first big trip?
- What was your weekend tradition when you were a kid?
3. Life Lessons and Wisdom
- Do you have a dream you haven't achieved yet? Will you keep trying?
- Have you ever doubted your faith?
- Have you ever found out something you wished you had never known?
- Have you ever had a moment that changed the course of your life?
- Have you ever had to stand up for your principles? What was the outcome?
- Tell me about one of the best days you can remember.
- What advice would you give your 20 year old self?
- What are you most proud of?
- What do people get wrong about you?
- What do you worry about?
- What is one trait you would most like to improve in yourself?
- What's one thing you wish you'd known before becoming a parent?
- What weaknesses do you struggle with the most?
- What do you think is the meaning of life?
- Who inspires you?
4. Career and Achievements
- Did anyone in the family play a part in History with a capital h?
- What is one of the funniest things you've ever done?
- What is one of the stupidest things you've ever done?
- What led to the decision to start your own fabric shop?
- What are some of your special talents?
- What were your bosses like?
5. Interests and Hobbies
- Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever encountered one?
- What are your favorite books?
- What are your favorite movies?
- What are your favorite recipes, either to cook or to eat?
- What are your favorite TV shows?
- What did you wear when younger that mortifies you now?
- What famous people have you met and how did you meet them?
- What inventions have had the biggest impact on your day-to-day life?
- What were your favorite subjects in high school?
- How did your parents pick your name?