With 200 new questions, 365 CONNECTING QUESTIONS FOR COUPLES is a revised and updated version of the book Casey and Meygan Caston first produced about six years ago. The Castons are the founders of Marriage365, an online platform "for couples looking to overcome the obstacles keeping them from a connected, thriving marriage." This book offers a discussion starter question for every day of the year. Here are a couple of examples: "if you didn't have to work, what would you do with your time?" and "if you could whisk us away for a romantic getaway, where would it be and why?" I especially liked having the opportunity to reflect on questions like "when you come home from work, what can I do or say that will make you feel the most loved?" or "what is the best Christmas gift you ever received?" This seems like all kinds of couples at various points in their relationship could find plenty to discuss. A fun, sharing idea.

WOW! These are some great questions that really break the surface level. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! My SO is a hard egg to crack and these are great starting points to begin our conversations every night. Love it!

Thank you Convergent Books and NetGalley for this ARC in return of my honest review.

Written by husband and wife team, Casey and Megan Caston, this revised edition provides more than 150 new questions for couples to ask and share with one another.

The book is an expansion of Marriage 365 founded by the authors and aims to improve connection between couples.

I found a few questions that I wrote down to explore further both individually and with my partner. I found lot of the questions we’re not relevant to our relationship as these are things we have discussed or known about one another for a long time.
Perhaps this book is more suited to couples who have not been together very long. It would be a great base for couples who have really limited communication with their partners. It would be helpful for those couples if the book went even deeper into how the lines of communication can be opened and stay open. This was explored at the start but perhaps more depth would assist.

Overall a good book and good food for thought.

Review will be coming soon. I can’t wait to read this one :) I hopefully this will help my partner and me connect more. thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC

So, I'm a bit of a sucker for when the publisher reaches out to me directly so I picked it up without my usual pre-vetting. Turns out the authors are considerably less progressive than I would usually be choosing to read. That might be why I ended up skimming the whole opening section which kind of oversimplifies a fix to a problem marriage. Yes connection is important but it's not everything even if I do see the value in question asking so I was happy to skip ahead to the actual questions. It's set up as one question a day, starting on January 1. I actually read through all the questions, including some bonus questions at the end for couples with children and about faith. In the end the questions are solid and worthwhile. While I might not do a question a day, I'd definitely pull this up on my phone for long drives or maybe some date nights.

365 Connecting Questions for Couples (Revised and Updated) : With 200 new questions. This is the perfect book for helping couples to reconnect and find a deeper level of understanding and intimacy. There is a question for every day of the year, or you can choose a theme you want to work on and select a question based around that. It is so simple, but hugely effective. If you are in conflict and the relationship is volatile you can select the gentlest questions that won't trigger more problems. Then build on that to gradually get you talking again and build up the intimacy from there. It is a simple but very clever and effective idea. Highly recommended for all couples.

This was an incredibly insightful and interesting way to reconnect with my husband on a deeper level. After a few years, relationships begin to turn somewhat mundane, and interests may take a different route. My husband knew that I loved reading, so when I suggested this book, he embraced it. We had fun going through the questions, which are unique and keep the reader(s) engaged. An excellent way to explore deeper insights and perspectives for any couple!

Thank you Netgalley for this free book in exchange for my honest review.

I went through about half of these with my partner and actually felt like we got something out of it despite us thinking we knew each other very well.
Definitely recommend if you're struggling with communication or just need to bring back a little spark to your relationship.

I think this book is helpful to get a dialogue going between you and your partner. Some reviews say it's too simple but I actually appreciate that. I also loved the bonus questions at the end, especially about parenting. Those questions in particular have sparked great conversation with my partner.

Although this is designed so that couples can explore one question a day, you might fund yourselves doing more than one. How well do you know yourself let alone each other? This is meant to stimulate discussion and, hopefully, bring couples together. Useful for both new couples and for those who have been together for years. Thanks to Netgalley fro the ARC. A good gift for newlyweds.

I loved the questions in this one and feel like this would be a great book for couples. I loved trying out these questions with my partner and feel like they were unique. Would definitely recommend this to couples to try and learn more and be closer.

Hubby and I have gone through a lot of emotional/relational changes over the course of our relationship. Between family drama driving a wedge between us and a new baby throwing us into uncharted territory, I can really appreciate the aim of this book to reconnect couples in a question a day type of way.

I got this book since it sounded hopeful for couples on the brink of divorce as the creators have developed their Marriage365 program.

The authors have created a 365 a day questions in order for couples to develop a curiosity in asking to foster connection. That said, the authors are correct about the importance of engaging with one another so couples can create a safe environment to explore their feelings.
However, I found the book's structure a bit simplistic and sometimes these questions
may not be sufficient to address deeper marital challenges. It conveys the personal experience of how the authors came up with their program, as the couple broke their pattern of disconnect simply by asking a question a day which is what this book offers— 365 days of questions, each focusing on different areas to ask one another, deep innocuous thought provoking questions.


I feel like this format might oversimplify issues which require more substantial frameworks for processing.

While the idea of daily engagement is key, I believe couples may need more than just open questions to navigate their challenges effectively and do not find this book addressing that.
I ended up checking on the background of these authors and went to their website. It appears they are not licensed therapists but actually more like a life coach. What I further discovered on the website is how they show a chart comparing savings of using their approach versus going to therapy which is a bit misleading. In their book they claim their approach is research-based, yet I struggled to find any concrete data backing their assertions. This raises questions about the validity of this approach. Additionally, their tendency to simplify complex issues by relying on open-ended questions to connect can be risky. With no disclaimer about how if there are deeper trauma or issues please seek professional help, I fear that people will do more damage with this approach.

I enjoyed this book and will recommend to friends and colleagues who want to reconnect with spouses/partners, especially empty nesters. It reminded me of those boxes of cards that you can buy that pose provocative questions about likes/dislikes/opinions/what would you scenarios, etc.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

This is fun and helpful and I enjoy using it!

This is a fun book full of all kinds of questions for couples. I like that they have a question for each day of the year and a lot of bonus months of themed questions towards the back of the book. They are great conversation starters for couples. It provides a fun activity to do together! At the start of the book they do a little bit of an introduction and give you some tips and ideas on how to use the book & the questions. they also break it up into categories if you want to find questions for a certain category. I think this could make a fun gift for a couple!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

365 Connecting Questions for Couples (Revised and Updated): With 200 New Questions by Casey and Meygan Caston is a delightful and insightful guide designed to deepen the emotional connection between partners. This revised edition, enriched with 200 new questions, offers a fresh approach to fostering intimacy and understanding in relationships.

The book is structured to provide a daily prompt for an entire year, encouraging couples to engage in meaningful conversations beyond the mundane aspects of daily life. This diversity ensures that couples can explore different facets of their relationship, uncovering new insights and strengthening their bond.

The Castons’ approach is practical and engaging, providing a simple yet effective tool for enhancing communication and emotional intimacy.

The new introduction by the authors adds a personal touch, sharing their journey and the lessons from the more than 100,000 couples who have used the book. This context not only adds credibility but also makes the book feel like a trusted companion on the journey to a deeper connection.

The layout of the book is user-friendly, with each question presented clearly and concisely. The prompts are designed to be thought-provoking without being overwhelming, making it easy for couples to incorporate them into their daily routine. Whether used over a morning coffee, during a quiet evening at home, or on a weekend getaway, these questions provide a valuable opportunity for couples to reconnect and rediscover each other.

365 Connecting Questions for Couples (Revised and Updated) is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their relationship. Casey and Meygan Caston have created a practical, engaging, and insightful guide that encourages couples to communicate more openly and deeply. With its wide range of topics and user-friendly format, this book is sure to become a cherished tool for building and maintaining a strong, loving relationship. Whether you’re looking to spark new conversations or revive old ones, this book offers a year-long journey of discovery and connection.

This is a wonderful book with meaningful questions for couples. There is a question for every day of the year.
The questions have not a yes-or-no answer.
For instance, today’s question is “In your opinion, what qualities does a healthy marriage have?”.
At the end of the book, you cand find bonus questions on parenting amd faith.
The book is suitable for all couples!

This provides some great tools and guides for helping grow your relationship.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this review copy

I thought the book was ok, and I can certainly see the direction it is going. Offering encouraging questions for couples to ask, the answers will really make them think and should help connect them on a deeper level.