Good News Questions

Most of us are good at comforting each other but forget to celebrate. These cards invite you to share what went well and give the other person a chance to ask more and be happy for you.

Good for: Couples, families and friends, including a quick round at dinner.

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Tips for playing

The listener asks two follow-up questions, like "How did that feel?" and "What does it mean to you?"
Repeat the good news in your own words before you share yours.
No news is too small. The small ones often matter most.

Depth: lightLight questions

Easy to start with. Good for warming up.

What went better than expected this week?
What small moment today made you happy?
What's the best thing that's happened to you since we last talked?
What are you looking forward to this weekend?
What good news have you gotten lately?
What went right for you today, even if it was small?
What did you learn this week that you're glad you can do now?
What have you finally gotten done?
Who made you happy today, and how?
What have you found or bought lately that you're happy with?
What's the funniest thing that happened at work or school this week?
What plan are you really excited about?
What were you praised for recently?
What have you made with your hands that turned out well?
What good news from a friend made you happy for them?
What have you seen or read that put you in a good mood?
What did you do for yourself this week that felt nice?
What went well this morning?
What small win did you never get around to telling anyone about?
What have you started that you're happy about?
What's a great meal you've had recently?
What's the next thing you get to celebrate?
What has surprised you in a good way this month?
What did you finally finish that you'd been putting off?
What good idea have you had lately?
What's better in your life now than a year ago?
What was the highlight of your day, and what made it so good?
What good habit have you kept up lately?

Depth: mediumA bit more personal

For when the conversation is flowing.

What have you pulled off recently that nobody noticed?
What news would you most love to be able to share a year from now?
What have you done lately that you're proud of?
What's been going well in our family or our relationship lately?
What improvement have you noticed in yourself this year?
What have you managed that you once thought was too hard?
Who do you want to tell your next piece of good news to first?
How would you celebrate a big win?
What ended up making you happy even though it seemed like bad news at first?
Which goal are you closer to now than a month ago?
How can I best show that I'm happy for you?
When has someone been so excited about your news that it made you even happier?
What good news have you kept to yourself, and why?
What are you hoping will happen next week?
What have you done for someone else lately that you're glad about?
Which of your ideas have other people really liked?
What have you sorted out that had been weighing on you?
What's the best thing that's happened to the two of us this year?
Which dream has become a little more real lately?
What have you gotten better at since we met?
How did your family celebrate good news when you were a kid?
What good news from the world have you noticed lately?
What would you like me to ask you more about when you've had a good day?
Which moment from this month would you put in a frame?
What are you looking forward to in the next six months?

Depth: deepDeep questions

Take your time. These are the ones people remember.

What are you proudest of in your life so far, and who would you most want to tell?
Which of your wins has meant the most, even if it looked small from the outside?
When have you felt you were truly on the right track?
What in your life has worked out in a way you didn't dare hope for?
What news from your life do you wish someone you've lost could hear?
What have you gotten through that you can now look back on and smile?
When did you last feel really proud of someone else?
Which part of your life has grown the most in recent years?
What's the best thing you've built together with other people?
When did you get good news you didn't know how to take?
What makes it hard for you to tell others about your successes?
How can we get better at celebrating each other?
Which choice has led to more joy than you expected?
What achievement do you hope your grandkids will hear about one day?
When has someone really shared in your happiness?
What happiness in your life do you sometimes take for granted?
What does it mean to you when someone asks about what's going well?

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