Relationship topics

Talking about personal things is harder than talking shop: thoughts tangle and pauses creep in. These topics help you put what matters into clear words.

❤️ 24 topics · 60 seconds to answer · PREP structure

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How to answer: the PREP structure

  1. Pointyour position in one sentence
  2. Reasonwhy you think so
  3. Examplea real-life case
  4. Point againrestate it, shorter

All 24 topics

  1. What matters more in a relationship: passion or friendship?Speak →
  2. Should you apologize first?Speak →
  3. Can you be friends with an ex?Speak →
  4. How do you know someone is right for you?Speak →
  5. Should you move in together before marriage?Speak →
  6. How to get through a fight without grudgesSpeak →
  7. Money in a couple: shared or separate?Speak →
  8. When should you introduce a partner to your parents?Speak →
  9. What if you don't like your partner's friends?Speak →
  10. Can a long-distance friendship last?Speak →
  11. How to tell someone close an uncomfortable truthSpeak →
  12. Is jealousy normal?Speak →
  13. How to support a friend going through a hard timeSpeak →
  14. Do couples need shared hobbies?Speak →
  15. How to make up with your parents after a fightSpeak →
  16. A friend owes you money and won't pay — what do you do?Speak →
  17. How do you know a friendship is over?Speak →
  18. How much personal space does a couple need?Speak →
  19. First date: what matters most?Speak →
  20. How to say no to a friend's requestSpeak →
  21. Is love at first sight real?Speak →
  22. How to make friends as an adultSpeak →
  23. Is it okay to check your partner's phone?Speak →
  24. What do kids owe their parents?Speak →

Who this list is for

Topics about relationships, friendship and family: passion or friendship, who should make up first, can you stay friends with an ex. These conversations easily turn emotional, so they’re good practice for speaking clearly about personal things.

A common mistake

Generalizing: “all men”, “all women”, “it always happens that way”. Sweeping statements sound categorical and don’t persuade. Speak for yourself and lean on your own experience or observation.

Sample answer

Should you apologize first?

I think the person who values the relationship more than being right should apologize first. It doesn’t mean admitting you were wrong — it means taking a step toward talking. In our family we agreed never to carry an argument into the next day: whoever cools down first starts the conversation. That has saved us many silent evenings.

Questions about this list

Why practice talking about relationships?

Personal topics are the hardest to discuss calmly. Speaking clearly helps in real conversations too.

Do I have to talk about myself?

No. You can draw on observations or examples from people you know.

Is this list good for language practice?

Yes, especially at B1–B2: the topics are familiar and call for vocabulary about feelings and emotions.

How a session works

  1. Spin the wheelYou get a random topic from this list — like a question you didn't prepare for.
  2. Speak for a minuteLammy turns speech into text. The coach counts fillers, pauses and pace and checks your structure.
  3. Second takeGet one task and say it again. Your second take almost always scores higher.

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