20 Questions

Hypothetical Questions to Ask Your Boyfriend

Fun and thought-provoking hypothetical questions that spark interesting conversations, reveal his personality, and help you understand his values, dreams, and perspective on life.

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If you could have any superpower for one day, what would it be and what's the first thing you'd do with it?

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Why this works

Sparks imagination and creativity while revealing what he values most and how he would use power responsibly or for fun.

2

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and what would you do there?

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Why this works

Reveals his travel interests and dreams, showing what places and experiences appeal to him and what kind of adventures he enjoys.

3

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and what would you ask them?

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Why this works

Shows his interests, values, and intellectual curiosity while revealing who he admires and what questions he finds most important.

4

If you could live in any time period, past or future, when would you choose and why?

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Why this works

Reveals his historical interests and preferences, showing whether he's drawn to the past, present, or future and what appeals to him about different eras.

5

If you could master any skill instantly, what would you choose and how would you use it?

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Why this works

Shows his aspirations and interests while revealing what skills he values most and how he would apply them in his life.

6

If you could have any job for one day, what would it be and what's the first thing you'd do?

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Why this works

Reveals his career interests and fantasies while showing what aspects of different professions appeal to him.

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If you could have a conversation with your future self, what would you ask?

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Why this works

Shows his self-reflection and curiosity about his own development while revealing what he's most curious about regarding his future.

8

If you could solve one global problem instantly, which would you choose and how would you approach it?

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Why this works

Reveals his values and priorities while showing his problem-solving approach and what issues he cares about most.

9

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose and how would you take care of it?

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Why this works

Shows his preferences and responsibility level while revealing what kind of companionship he values and how he approaches care.

10

If you could create a new holiday, what would it celebrate and how would people observe it?

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Why this works

Reveals his values and creativity while showing what he thinks is worth celebrating and how he would bring people together.

11

If you could have any talent or ability you don't currently have, what would you choose and why?

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Why this works

Shows his self-awareness and aspirations while revealing what abilities he admires and what he feels he's missing.

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If you could live in any fictional world, which would you choose and what would you do there?

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Why this works

Reveals his interests in books, movies, or games while showing his imagination and what kind of adventures appeal to him.

13

If you could have any car, regardless of cost, what would you choose and where would you drive it first?

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Why this works

Shows his preferences and dreams while revealing what kind of experiences he values and where he'd like to go.

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If you could have any superpower for one day, what would it be and what's the first thing you'd do with it?

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Why this works

Sparks imagination and creativity while revealing what he values most and how he would use power responsibly or for fun.

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If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and what would you do there?

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Why this works

Reveals his travel interests and dreams, showing what places and experiences appeal to him and what kind of adventures he enjoys.

16

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and what would you ask them?

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Why this works

Shows his interests, values, and intellectual curiosity while revealing who he admires and what questions he finds most important.

17

If you could live in any time period, past or future, when would you choose and why?

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Why this works

Reveals his historical interests and preferences, showing whether he's drawn to the past, present, or future and what appeals to him about different eras.

18

If you could master any skill instantly, what would you choose and how would you use it?

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Why this works

Shows his aspirations and interests while revealing what skills he values most and how he would apply them in his life.

19

If you could have any job for one day, what would it be and what's the first thing you'd do?

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Why this works

Reveals his career interests and fantasies while showing what aspects of different professions appeal to him.

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If you could have a conversation with your future self, what would you ask?

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Why this works

Shows his self-reflection and curiosity about his own development while revealing what he's most curious about regarding his future.

Best Practices for Hypothetical Conversations

Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.

Best Practices

Keep It Light and Fun

Use hypothetical questions to spark imagination and creativity while maintaining a playful, engaging atmosphere that encourages open conversation.

Listen to His Answers

Pay attention to his responses and ask follow-up questions to show genuine interest in his thoughts and perspectives.

Share Your Own Answers

Be willing to share your own hypothetical answers to create a two-way conversation and build deeper connection through mutual sharing.

Question Sequences

The Adventure Explorer Sequence

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If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
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If you could live in any time period, when would you choose?
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If you could have any superpower for one day, what would it be?
4
If you could live in any fictional world, which would you choose?

The Personal Growth Sequence

1
If you could master any skill instantly, what would you choose?
2
If you could have any talent you don't currently have, what would it be?
3
If you could have a conversation with your future self, what would you ask?
4
If you could solve one global problem instantly, which would you choose?

Common Pitfalls

Don't Make It Too Serious

Keep the tone light and fun. Avoid hypothetical questions that could lead to serious arguments or touch on sensitive topics.

Don't Judge His Answers

Accept his responses without judgment and avoid making him feel like his answers are wrong or inappropriate.

Don't Overwhelm Him

Space out the questions and don't bombard him with too many hypothetical scenarios at once. Let the conversation flow naturally.

Conversation Templates

The Adventure Explorer Framework

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Step 1: Start with: "If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?"
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Step 2: Follow with: "If you could live in any time period, when would you choose?"
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Step 3: Conclude with: "If you could have any superpower for one day, what would it be?"

The Personal Growth Framework

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Step 1: Begin with: "If you could master any skill instantly, what would you choose?"
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Step 2: Explore with: "If you could have any talent you don't currently have, what would it be?"
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Step 3: End with: "If you could have a conversation with your future self, what would you ask?"

Further Reading

"The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman
"Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" by John Gray
"The Art of Conversation" by Catherine Blyth

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