Building Friendship & Fun in Your Relationship

Rediscovering playfulness, laughter, and friendship as the foundation of lasting love

Friendship Assessment

Strong romantic relationships are built on a foundation of genuine friendship. Assess where you currently stand as friends and partners.

How would you rate your relationship as a friendship right now?

Partner 1

Not friends at all Best friends

Partner 2

Not friends at all Best friends

Current friendship patterns - Check all that apply to your relationship:

We laugh together regularly We genuinely enjoy each other's company We have inside jokes and shared humor We support each other's interests and hobbies We try new things together We feel more like business partners than friends We rarely play or have fun together We can be silly and playful with each other

Partner 1: What do you miss most about the friendship in your relationship?

Partner 2: What do you miss most about the friendship in your relationship?

Fun & Play Assessment

Play and fun are essential for relationship satisfaction and bonding. Explore your current patterns and desires for playfulness.

How much fun do you have together in your relationship?

Partner 1

No fun at all Tons of fun

Partner 2

No fun at all Tons of fun

What does "fun" look like for each of you? Complete individually:

Question	Partner 1	Partner 2
Fun for me involves...
I feel most playful when...
Fun activities I miss...
I'd love to try...

Shared Interests Discovery

Discover common interests and create new shared experiences that can become the foundation for regular fun together.

Explore your interests together - Check activities that appeal to BOTH of you:

Cooking new recipes together Hiking or nature walks Board games or puzzles Dancing (at home or classes) Watching movies or shows Art or craft projects Exercise or sports together Gardening Photography or photo walks Reading books together Music (concerts, singing, playing) Exploring new places locally Volunteering together Learning something new together Playing video games Home improvement projects Comedy shows or improv Thrift shopping or antiquing

Additional shared interests or activities you'd both like to explore:

Fun Activity Ideas by Category

Explore different types of fun activities and plan specific ones to try together. Variety keeps relationships fresh and exciting!

🏠 At-Home Adventures

Fun activities you can enjoy at home

Cook a meal from a different culture Create a home spa experience Have an indoor picnic Build a blanket fort Host a themed movie marathon

🌍 Adventure & Exploration

Exploring and discovering together

Visit a new neighborhood or town Try a new restaurant or food truck Go on a photo scavenger hunt Visit a museum or gallery Take a scenic drive with no destination

🎨 Creative & Learning

Exploring creativity and learning together

Take a class together (online or in-person) Do a DIY project Write love letters to each other Create a photo album or scrapbook Learn a new skill together

🎉 Playful & Silly

Being goofy and playful together

Have a dance party in your living room Play 20 questions or other car games Have a pillow fight Create silly TikToks or videos Tell each other jokes or funny stories

Overcoming Barriers to Fun

Identify what gets in the way of fun in your relationship and develop strategies to overcome these obstacles.

Common barriers to fun - Check all that apply to your relationship:

Not enough time due to busy schedules Financial constraints limiting activities Too tired after work/responsibilities Different ideas about what's fun Feeling self-conscious or silly Kids/family responsibilities Technology distractions (phones, TV) Stress and life pressures Lack of energy or motivation Relationship conflict or tension

Solutions and strategies for your biggest barriers:

Barrier	Specific Strategies We'll Try
Barrier #1:
Barrier #2:
Barrier #3:

Your Fun & Friendship Action Plan

Create a concrete plan for bringing more friendship and fun into your relationship on a regular basis.

Weekly Fun Schedule:

Day	Fun Activity	Duration	Who Plans?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Three new activities we commit to trying this month:

How we'll encourage each other to be more playful:

Monthly Fun Challenges

Choose one challenge to commit to each month:

Try a new activity every week Have a weekly silly/playful hour Take turns planning surprise fun dates Learn something new together

Our Friendship & Fun Commitment

We commit to prioritizing friendship and fun in our relationship by:

How we'll maintain accountability:

How we'll celebrate our fun together:

Partner 1 Signature & Date:

Partner 2 Signature & Date:

Remember: The couple that plays together, stays together. Make fun and friendship a non-negotiable part of your relationship.

Building Friendship & Fun in Your Relationship

Friendship Assessment

Partner 1

Partner 2

Fun & Play Assessment

Partner 1

Partner 2

Shared Interests Discovery

Fun Activity Ideas by Category

🏠 At-Home Adventures

🌍 Adventure & Exploration

🎨 Creative & Learning

🎉 Playful & Silly

Overcoming Barriers to Fun

Your Fun & Friendship Action Plan

Monthly Fun Challenges

Our Friendship & Fun Commitment

Daily Connection Couples Worksheet

Relationship strengths worksheet