125 fun “Who knows me better?” questions for families

How well do your kids know you? Your partner? Your best friend? Asking “Who knows me better?” questions is a fun way to bond, laugh, and learn more about each other. Whether to deepen family connections or just have a few good laughs, these questions are your new go-to.

We’ve rounded up 125 of the best “Who knows me better?” questions across all kinds of topics, from silly to serious. Perfect for family dinners, road trips, sleepovers, or even as a cool ice breaker for birthday parties.

How to use these questions

You can use these questions as a casual convo starter or turn them into a full-on game. Here’s how:

• Family night trivia: Write down your answers ahead and let others guess what you’d say.

• One-on-one time: Take turns answering with your child or partner and share stories.

• Scorekeeper edition: Assign points for each correct guess and crown a winner.

• Group chats or video calls: Great for long-distance family and friends.

Now, let’s get into it!

125 “Who knows me better?” questions

General get-to-know-me questions

1. What’s my favorite color?

2. Am I more of a morning person or a night owl?

3. What’s my dream vacation spot?

4. Do I prefer sweet or salty snacks?

5. What’s my go-to comfort food?

6. What’s my favorite season of the year?

7. What’s a hobby I’d love to learn?

8. Do I enjoy being the center of attention?

9. What’s my biggest pet peeve?

10. What’s something I’m really proud of?

Childhood and family memories

11. What was my favorite cartoon growing up?

12. Did I have a childhood nickname?

13. What was my favorite subject in school?

14. What’s a tradition my family always had?

15. What’s a food I couldn’t stand as a kid?

16. Did I have any pets growing up?

17. Who was my childhood best friend?

18. What was my first concert?

19. What’s a family vacation I’ll never forget?

20. Did I ever break a bone as a kid?

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Food and favorites

21. What’s my favorite type of cuisine?

22. Do I like spicy food?

23. What’s my go-to coffee order?

24. Do I prefer pancakes or waffles?

25. What’s my favorite restaurant?

26. What’s one food I absolutely won’t eat?

27. Am I a chocolate or vanilla person?

28. What’s my favorite thing to bake or cook?

29. What’s my ideal birthday dessert?

30. What’s my snack weakness?

Personality and quirks

31. Am I more introverted or extroverted?

32. Do I like surprises?

33. What’s my biggest fear?

34. Am I more spontaneous or a planner?

35. Do I cry easily during movies?

36. What’s something that always makes me laugh?

37. What’s one thing I can’t leave home without?

38. What’s my love language?

39. Am I more of a realist or a dreamer?

40. What’s my guilty pleasure?

Dreams and goals

41. What’s a big goal I’m working on?

42. What did I want to be when I grew up?

43. What’s one place I’d love to live someday?

44. What’s a bucket list item I haven’t checked off yet?

45. What’s a personal milestone I’m proud of?

46. Do I believe in setting New Year’s resolutions?

47. What motivates me the most?

48. What’s my dream job?

49. Would I rather have a job I love or one that pays more?

50. Who inspires me?

Family and relationships

51. Do I want a big family or a small one?

52. What’s a value I want to pass on to my kids?

53. How do I show someone I care?

54. What’s my favorite way to spend time with family?

55. What kind of parent am I (or do I want to be)?

56. What’s something I learned from my parents?

57. What’s a family tradition I want to start?

58. How do I handle conflict?

59. What’s my idea of quality time?

60. What’s something I love about my family?

Just for fun

61. What’s my favorite holiday?

62. If I could have any superpower, what would it be?

63. What’s my go-to karaoke song?

64. Would I rather camp or stay in a hotel?

65. What’s a talent I wish I had?

66. Do I believe in luck?

67. What’s my favorite board game?

68. What reality show would I go on?

69. Am I more of a beach or mountains person?

70. What’s my zodiac sign?

Finance-related questions for kids and parents

71. What’s one thing I’d spend my allowance on?

72. Do I prefer saving or spending?

73. What’s something I’d love to save up for?

74. What chore do I mind the least?

75. What’s one money rule I’ve learned from my parents?

76. If I could donate to any cause, what would it be?

77. What’s something I want to invest in?

78. What’s my biggest money goal right now?

79. Who taught me the most about money?

80. What’s something I’m proud to have saved up for?

Speed round questions (rapid-fire fun!)

81. Ice cream or cake?

82. Books or movies?

83. Sneakers or sandals?

84. Cats or dogs?

85. Sunrise or sunset?

86. Rainy days or sunny days?

87. Text or call?

88. Pizza or burgers?

89. Play sports or watch them?

90. Comedy or drama?

Bonus questions (for older kids and teens)

91. What’s one thing I wish adults understood about me?

92. What’s something I’d change at school if I could?

93. What’s a social cause I care about?

94. What’s something that stresses me out?

95. How do I define success?

96. What’s my dream car?

97. What app do I use the most?

98. What’s a song that describes my mood lately?

99. What’s something I’ve changed my mind about recently?

100. Who’s a celebrity I admire?

Parent-focused questions (ask your kids!)

101. What do I do that makes you feel loved?

102. What’s your favorite thing we do together?

103. How do I help you when you’re having a hard day?

104. What’s something you wish we did more often?

105. What’s something you think I’m really good at?

106. What’s one word you’d use to describe me?

107. What’s something funny I always say?

108. What’s your favorite memory with me?

109. What’s something I’ve taught you?

110. What do you think I wanted to be when I grew up?

Fill-in-the-blank fun

111. If I had a million dollars, I’d ____.

112. The weirdest food I’ve ever tried is ____.

113. I always forget to ____.

114. I’d never get tired of ____.

115. My biggest strength is ____.

116. A habit I want to break is ____.

117. My friends always say I’m ____.

118. I feel happiest when ____.

119. My ideal weekend includes ____.

120. If I had a podcast, it would be about ____.

Reflect and connect

121. What’s one of my favorite memories ever?

122. What’s something I hope happens this year?

123. What’s something I’ve worked really hard on?

124. What’s something that always brings me peace?

125. What’s something you’re glad you know about me?

Make it a regular ritual

Whether you go through five questions or all 125, the real win is in the quality time. It’s an easy (and screen-free!) way to connect, reflect, and build trust with your child, partner, or best friend.

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