Journaling is still such an underrated self care activity that can be applied to all areas of your life. When some people think journaling they think writing about their day, which of course is a form of journaling. However, there can be so much more to journaling.
The art of journaling can be so powerful, allowing your thoughts and feelings to scroll across the page. Discovering more about yourself and to grow. Journal prompts can be a simple way to not only discover more but prompts can inspire you and even give you direction you never knew you needed. Journaling has many health benefits including: lowered anxiety and depression, reduced blood pressure, improvement in memory as well as focus.
Whether you are currently in a relationship or not, it can be beneficial to explore your thoughts, feelings and beliefs regarding relationships. You could even talk through journaling prompts with your partner in a way to learn more about each other, or even a way to discuss something you could be avoiding.
Here are 45 journaling prompts about relationships you can try:
- What are your top 3 qualities you look for in a relationship?
- What do you enjoy about being in a relationship?
- Do you feel more confident in a relationship? If so, why do you think that is?
- What do you find helpful if you are having disagreements in your relationship?
- How do you practise alone time in your relationship?
- Is being in a relationship a high priority for you? Why?
- What are red flags for you in a relationship?
- What is your favourite thing about being in a relationship?
- What is your least favourite thing about being in a relationship?
- What feelings come to mind when you think about a positive relationship?
- What are some of your favourite things to do when you are in a relationship?
- Have you ever been in a toxic relationship? What do you think made it toxic?
- What have you learned from your last relationship?
- What have you learned about yourself in your last relationship?
- Do you like to celebrate Valentines Day when in a relationship? Why?
- What do you think helps keep a relationship fresh?
- What core values do you have that are non-negotiable in a relationship?
- How would you approach your partner if you felt there was a problem which they seemed unaware of?
- What outside influences do you think can impact a relationship?
- What advice would you give to your younger self about being in a relationship?
- Would you ever be in an open relationship? Why?
- If your partner cheated on you would you forgive them? Why? If no, would there be any circumstances where you would forgive them?
- Would you ever enter into a long-distance relationship? If yes, why?
- What do you think is key to a successful long-distance relationship?
- How do you think you or others could break the cycle of always choosing the ‘wrong’ person?
- What is the most difficult thing you have ever had to overcome in a relationship? And how did you do it?
- What is the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you and what is the most romantic thing you have ever done in a relationship?
- What is one thing you would want your partner to do but don’t/want/can’t and how do you deal with it?
- What is something your partner does that you find annoying? How do you deal with it?
- What are some turn ons and turn offs for you in a relationship?
- How long do you date someone before you enter into a relationship?
- Are you a person who likes to rush into a relationship and enjoy a fast pace? If so, why do you think that is?
- Have you ever cheated in a relationship? If yes, why do you believe you did it and what did you learn from it?
- Have you ever been cheated on? How did you deal with it? What did you learn from the situation?
- What do you think makes a good romantic relationship? What do you think makes a good family/friend relationship?
- What boundaries would/do you have in all your life relationships? And, why are they important to you?
- Have you ever had to cut out toxic relationships in your life? Who were they with, why were they toxic and how has it changed your look on relationships?
- Who would you say is your closest non-romantic relationship and why do you think that is?
- What qualities do you look for in a romantic and non-romantic relationships?
- What is the worst thing you have done in a relationship? Why did you do it and what did you learn from the situation?
- What do you like about being single?
- ‘If you don’t love yourself, how do you expect others to love you’ Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
- Growing up, what relationship did you look up to and why?
- What celebrity couple do you think has a great relationship? Why?
- What do you deserve in a relationship?
I hope you find these journaling prompts useful whether you are in a committed relationship or you are currently single, you explore your feelings about relationships and what you deserve.
Have you ever tried journaling prompts for relationships? What prompt do you like from this list? I’d love to hear in the comments.
Great prompts! These are important things to ask if we are looking for a good and healthy relationship. And I love journaling.
These are fantastic prompts for relationships and journals! Definitely going to be using some of these for mine. It’s important to know our relationships and explore out feelings about them.
These are great journal prompts for getting to know yourself. Or sort out communication issues in your relationship.
Wonderful prompts for aiding in building a strong relationship!
I would like to use some of these to journal about family relationships. That’s where my struggle is.
Definitely some good things to think about and important to chat about each others responses in the relationship as well
Such great prompts. Journaling is and can be a very helpful tool in so many aspects of our lives.
Beautiful article and some wonderful prompts here! I’d love to use these myself in my journal next month. I might even get my husband involved (verbally, of course. He doesn’t write!).
Oh wow… I absolutely love these prompts. I’m going to do these prompts for my journaling. Thank you for sharing.
I know what I’ll be doing in my journal for the next few months. This is a great list of prompts. Thank you for sharing!
This is quite a substantial list of journal prompts to get you thinking about your relationship. One thing I’d suggest with the prompts would be to avoid using the word ‘why’ to start a question. In counselling, it’s seen as a word that can make people defensive. Great post
Journaling is great for helping with so many things, I find it great for mental health. These are great prompts, I think using some of these prompts to like myself more would definitely improve my marriage.
What a great list of questions to help you reflect on relationships! I love that these questions help you dive deeper into exploring what you truly want. Thank you for sharing Lauren!
These are all great journaling prompts for relationships, these really allow you to explore what you would like out of a relationship x
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These are all really great prompts that allow people to reflect. Thanks for sharing!
These are great ideas! I think journaling can be so important to work through how you’re feeling- and it’s so important to explore how you’re feeling about the relationships in your life. Thank you for sharing Lauren x
These are some great prompts for reflecting on all sort of relationships. I’ll definitely save a few
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I strongly believe that these prompt will help in relationship building. Thanks for sharing.
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I love all these journaling prompt ideas! Thanks so much for sharing them!
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These are great ideas to write and think about. Hopefully you can discuss it.
Thank you for reading and commenting. Glad your found these ideas interesting to read and write about. Can you link your blog?
I have never tried journaling prompts for relationships before, but they would be so beneficial to do even as someone who is in a long-term relationship!
Definitely. Or even do them together as a couple. Thank you for reading and commenting.
We love these prompts! They’re a great idea to understand what you want.
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I use to journal and then I stopped, I was very depressed at the time and after a while I got tired of the sound of my own voice. But I have been thinking of trying it again. This is a great activity and these questions are excellent as they really make you think about WHY one chooses to enter into a relationship and not just going in blindly.
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I definitely think you should try it again! Thank you for reading and sharing your experience x
Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing!
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Journaling is one of my top go to’s at the end of the day or when I am struggling so having plenty of prompts to use when needed is great! I never thought about using them for my relationship before. Thank you for all of these great suggestions. Keep up the great work.
It can work for all relationships in your life. Thank you for reading and commenting. Can you link your blog so I can read?
I love this post, I think I’m going to share a few with my boyfriend tonight. There are so many things I would’ve never thought to ask. Thank you for sharing!
Definitely do them together can be a great way to get to know each other. Thank you for reading and commenting.
These are great prompts! Even if you’re single, these are great to really get your thoughts organized about what you want and who you’re looking for. Usually we don’t define the perfect person for ourselves, so we never meet them. My favorite is 17 for sure!
Definitely these work for single people, people in relationships and even to do them as a couple. Thank you for reading and commenting.
These are great prompts for someone who’s in a relationship, and they would be very helpful!
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these are wonderful prompts for relationships. keeping communication going is so important & these prompts really help keep it going & consider topics to discuss.
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All of these questions were great! This was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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