The 36 Questions

Faith Sweazy
Arthur Aron and wife, Elaine Spaulding Tess Reiche-Johnson & Lauren Kaufman

Mandy Len Catron

 Question Sets
01 Set One- More small-talk type questions, but each answer highlights
a specific characteristic of the participants.
Examples- Would you like to be famous, in what way? Before making a telephone call
do you rehearse what
you’re going to say?

02 Set Two- Questions become a little more personal, highlighting the fears,
dreams, and morals behind each participant.
Examples- Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing, why haven’t you done
it? Do you feel your childhood was happier then most?

03 Set Three- Questions shift to more intimate and relationship-building,

highlighting the connection between participants as well as how they handle themselves in close
relationships.
Examples- Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time,
saying things that you might not say to someone you’ve just met. Share a personal problem
and ask your partner’s advice on how he or she might handle it.
Discussion Questions
Do you believe the questions
truly work or only in an
experimental setting?

Do you believe that love can be

“manufactured”, under the right
conditions?