Fun Topics to Talk About (110 Questions for 2022)

When looking for topics to talk about with friends, family, a boyfriend, or a girlfriend—you've come to the right place. Awkward silence can be a difficult thing to break. We might want to start a conversation with a loved one but don't exactly know how to do it. These topics will get the conversation flowing. Reference these conversation starters when looking to connect on a deeper level and begin a great conversation.

Don't forget to reference these topics when the silence sets in. You'll be surprised how easily a friend will want to engage in a conversation with you once you ask.

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The best list of topics to talk about.

What is a conversation starter?

A conversation starter is a type of question that prompts deeper discussion. Use the question to start a conversation with another person. For example, opening a conversation with "What is the meaning of life?" This question can spark a great conversation with any person. And often leads to more discussion outside of the initial prompt. The answer to the question often leads to somewhere deeper, more intellectual, and greater than where the initial prompt started.

When should I ask a conversation starter question? Any time. It's a great way to have fun with family, friends, love interests, and more. A car ride. A weekend sleepover. Whenever the time presents itself with another person. Have a little bit of fun and ask away!

Topics to Talk About

Great topics to talk about with anyone. Get to know the person in your life better.

Topics to Talk About With a Girl

When looking for things to talk about with a girl. Use these questions to keep the conversation going with a girl.

Life Questions

What are the most fun things to do on weekends?

Are you making new friends right now?

When's the last time you went on a first date?

What's your favorite thing to do after school/work?

Who did you recently follow on social media?

When did you last workout?

What is a habit you are trying to change right now?

What's something you love to do to relax?

Do you have any fun plans you and your friends are planning for the weekend?

Would you rather be in the woods or at the beach this weekend?

Love Questions

Do you have a crush on anyone at work/school?

Are you currently dating or talking to anyone you have an interest in?

When is the last time you were in a relationship?

Has anyone shown interest in you recently?

Have you been asked out recently?

Where would your ideal first or second date be?

What are you looking for in a guy right now?

What types of characteristics do you look for in guys?

Are you crushing on any celebrity right now?

What celebrity love life gossip have you been following?

Music/TV/Movie Questions

What movie are you going to watch this weekend?

Any new music groups or artists that you've been listening to?

What's the latest TV Show you've been binge-watching?

What is your favorite movie of all time?

If you could be in one movie, what would it be and why?

What song is on repeat for you recently?

What's the worst song to listen to while working out?

What's a great way to find new music/tv shows/movies to watch?

Do you have a favorite genre of music?

What's the most romantic song you've ever listened to?

Topics to Talk About With a Guy

When looking for things to talk about with a guy. Use these questions to keep the conversation going with a guy.

Life Questions

What's your favorite memory as a kid?

Were you ever into fashion as a child or as a teenager?

What's your favorite holiday?

Do you have any great memories of your mom/dad?

What would be your ideal dream job if you could pick?

What's your favorite restaurant to go to?

What would the world look like in the future if money were no longer important in our society?

How many kids do you want to have in the future?

Is it more important to be funny or be intelligent in our society?

What's one thing you want to improve about your self-image?

Love Questions

What type of girl were you most interested in?

What girl had the most impact on your love life?

Is there someone in your past that keeps coming back into your life?

What's something that women do that makes you feel especially loved?

What do you enjoy doing with a partner on the weekends?

Would you like to get good morning or good evening text messages from your love interest?

Have you ever approached a crush?

When is the last time you were "shut down" by a girl?

Who is a celebrity crush that you've always had?

Would you like a girlfriend to play sports with you on the weekends?

Music/TV/Movie Questions

What's the best song to listen to before going out on the weekends?

If you were to make a playlist for a party, what's the best song to add?

What's the most interesting movie you've ever watched?

Do you like foreign movies with subtitles?

What's a great way to find new music to listen to?

How do you search for new releases?

What's a pop song that you're currently listening to?

If you were on the way to the gym, what song would be playing?

Assume you were going to go play a sport, what song would pump you up?

What musical genre are you most embarrassed about liking?

Deep Topics to Talk About

When looking for deep conversation starters.

Personal Questions

What's one habit you're trying to break?

Where do you see your life in the next 5-years/10-years/50-years?

What's something about yourself that you'd like to change?

If you could change anything about yourself right now, what would you choose?

What is a guilty pleasure you have in life?

What's the most amount of trouble you've ever gotten into?

How would you describe your purpose in life?

What's a job that you would want to do if you could choose anything?

Do you work out or go to the gym?

What qualities do you look for in friendships and people you want to spend your time with?

Spirituality Questions

Do you believe in God?

Is categorized religion a good thing for our society?

Do you attend church on Sundays?

What is the last thing you prayed about?

When you pray, who do you believe you're praying to?

Is it possible that God created mankind?

Do you believe in the idea of "Adam and Eve?"

Should spirituality lead our lives?

When did you feel the closest with a higher power in your life?

Have you ever felt a spirit near you? Like a ghost or a past family member?

Topics to Talk About With Family

When looking for things to talk about with family members.

Trends/Current Affairs Questions

Who do you think will win the Grammy's this year?

What fashion trend are you really tired of right now?

What's the latest tabloid gossip that you've been following?

What's the latest piece of news you were shocked by?

What most recent news has been on your mind lately?

Did you listen to the morning news on the radio when you woke up?

What celebrity breakup have you been following recently?

Is there a pop song that has disgusted you recently?

What trend do you think is going to go away soon?

Why are kids so interested in TikTok and social media?

Lifestyle/Random Questions

If you could talk to any animal, what would it be?

Presume you were a spokesperson for humanity when aliens landed on earth, what would you say to them?

What's your favorite food to eat on the weekends?

Have you ever collected anything in your life? What was it?

Do you play video games or computer games in your spare time?

Is there a special memory you have as a kid that keeps replaying for you?

What new TV personality or YouTube personality have you been following?

What was the last blog post that you read?

Are you trying to get into any new hobbies or interests?

When do you find time to think?

Topics to Talk About With a Crush

When looking for things to talk about with a crush.

Love Interest Questions

What type of person are you normally attracted to?

When you have a good conversation with someone, what does it normally consist of?

Is there anyone at school/work that you currently have a crush on?

Do you like to go out on the weekends as a group or do you prefer one-on-one hangouts?

Do you enjoy talking on the phone at night or would you prefer to text?

What types of conversations do you enjoy having the most?

Where was the last place you had a date?

What's your favorite thing to do on a special date night?

Is there a particular quality you look for in a man/woman?

Have you ever had a crush on a teacher or friend's parents?

author: patrick algrim
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Patrick Algrim is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), NCDA Certified Career Counselor (CCC), and general career expert. Patrick has completed the NACE Coaching Certification Program (CCP). And has been published as a career expert on Forbes, Glassdoor, American Express, Reader's Digest, LiveCareer, Zety, Yahoo, Recruiter.com, SparkHire, SHRM.org, Process.st, FairyGodBoss, HRCI.org, St. Edwards University, NC State University, IBTimes.com, Thrive Global, TMCnet.com, Work It Daily, Workology, Career Guide, MyPerfectResume, College Career Life, The HR Digest, WorkWise, Career Cast, Elite Staffing, Women in HR, All About Careers, Upstart HR, The Street, Monster, The Ladders, Introvert Whisperer, and many more. Find him on LinkedIn.

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