All about the Love
12 Topics to Talk About in a Happy Relationship
A happy relationship is what every couple strives to have, but unfortunately not every couple is happy. The main reason for this is lack of communication. Communication is essential to keep any relationship thriving, friends, family and even a couple’s relation.
The problem however is that most couples don’t know what to talk about as everyone knows that men are from Mars and women from Venus! So to help you get your ball rolling, here are 12 topics to talk about for a happy relationship.
1. The future
A couple always plans about, and wonders about the future. So what can be more practical to talk about than the future? While talking about the future, it’s not necessary that you discuss only about children and old age, but you should also know and discuss each other’s dreams, goals and aspirations. Discuss what drives both of you to success, and where you plan to see each other in say 5 years’ time.
2. Memorable and embarrassing moments
Everyone has gone through something embarrassing and even horrifying or hilarious in their lives before marriage. It could be in high school, college or even at home. If you haven’t discussed this topic before, this is a topic which can add some spice and enjoyment as you learn each other’s pranks and memorable episodes in life!
3. Childhood with siblings
Similarly, you both can describe your childhood and find out how you were as kids. Childhood memories give you lots of topics to laugh and broach about, and also gives you an insight into how your spouse grew into the type of person he/she is now.
4. Career
Working couples should learn to respect each other’s careers and openly discuss them. You can discuss about any appraisal you think you deserve or ask for help at handling some colleague who keeps on belittling you at the office. Each of you has your own experiences to bank upon, and you never know, your spouse just might have the answer to your problems!
5. Political views
Talking about politics can be a dangerous topic for some couples. However if it’s a happy couple, they are happy because they know how to discuss their own views about political parties without taking anything the other says about their parties personally.
6. Current news
Speaking about current news is something neutral but a hot topic to discuss as there’s always something in the news. While discussing current news, you get to know each other’s interests. You never know, you may also teach each other a thing or two and get each other involved in something new like science or sports news.
7. Fears about life
Fear here does not imply a fear of heights or insects. It means you’re discussing about your apprehensions about facing old age. You can discuss each other’s flaws and perhaps help control each other’s vices so that your old age is more secure.
8. Fear about the inevitable
You may always have a fear of going out thinking you may end up in an accident. Or you may fear using the elevator. Instead of harboring these fears, speaking it out can help you as your spouse can give you suggestions about overcoming these fears.
9. Family relations
You need to find out more about your spouse’s family to learn why he resents his mother or why he has a better relationship with his siblings. By talking about this, you learn how you should handle yourself at family gatherings.
10. TV and movies
Though this is not a 'deep’ topic to talk about many couples like discussing plots or characters in a movie or serials. By learning about your spouse’s favorite actor or actress, you can even get ideas for gifts when required!
11. Finances
This is a touchy topic, which has to be discussed. In fact, it can help working couples as you know where each other’s money goes and who’s responsible for the different payments. Happy couples make it a point to discuss finances to keep everything clear and avoid misunderstandings in the future.
12. Children
This is a topic newlyweds don’t like talking much about as they are not ready for children. However with time, its normal for couples to discuss children as it proves the seriousness of the wedding. Not only should couples discuss having children, they also have to discuss their children’s future, expenses and lives.
Now you know what happy couples talk about, and how they remain happy, it’s left to you to start conversations with your spouse and have a happy relationship too!
