36 Questions To Ask Your Family Members To Get To Know Them Better

When it comes to family, we can sometimes assume we already know all there is to know about one another, especially with family members you grew up with and/or those you see fairly regularly.

But just like we invest time and energy into getting to know our partners better, it's worth it to stay curious about our family members and continue learning about them, too. After all, people can change a lot over time, and there are always new things to discover about each other, no matter how much time you've spent together or how well you might think you know someone already.

And especially when it comes to family, learning about each other often helps us learn more about ourselves, too. So much about who we are—from our attachment style in relationships to how we react to stressful situations—is impacted by the people who raised us and the people who came before us.

So, it's worth it to spend the time getting to know our family members, as what makes them who they are is inextricably tied to what makes us who we are.

Stay curious and keep asking questions, and you'll find yourself continuing to get to know your family (and yourself!) better and better over time.