10. "What do you want out of our life together?"

You should ask and seriously discuss this question every few months.

• Think about several areas when you talk about this question, including career, family, finances, friendships, your marriage, self-development (skills, hobbies or educat...

Not, "what" are you doing, but "HOW" are you doing?

• Take time to ask this question and look your partner directly in the eyes while asking.
• If you think there's something going on that they need to talk about, touch them on the arm or shoulder as...

You see that your spouse is busy, hurried, or experiencing some frustration with getting everything done.

• Ask this question and be ready to take action on any request they have for help.
• If you live with someone who tends to do it all on their own,

When you know your partner is trying to make an important decision, ask them this question. Another way to ask it is, "What do you really want?" 

• To understand your spouse's thoughts and needs, it's necessary to know their heart-felt answer to this question.

This is a question you ask during free time, when planning a date, going out to eat, or when discussing deeper goals and direction in life.

• Another way to ask this is: "If you could do anything you wanted, what would that be?

This not a question that you often think to ask, but it's important to know their answer. 

• Know what concerns are nagging at your partner and be open to having a conversation about those worries (even if you don't feel concerned about the same thing...

Strong connection with a long-term partner requires syncing up on many different (and deeper) levels, not just chit-chatting about the minutia of your day-to-day.

To that end, here are 10 powerful questions to ask your 

This question is especially important to ask when you know your spouse is going through a difficult or frustrating time.

• Perhaps it's a challenge your spouse is facing alone, or it could be a life obstacle you're facing together.
• Find out what your spouse needs

Life is not always fun. We spend much time doing our job, either at work or at home, that it's important to reward yourself for all your hard work and effort.

• Get involved in the things that bring happiness to each of you.
• A...