Five Relationship Journal Prompts Inspired By “Love is Blind”
Whether or not you’re a fan of the show, it’s tough to argue against the premise behind the “experiment” of Love Is Blind. As a fan right away from the first season, I fell in love (pun intended) with the first part of the experiment: couples “meet” behind a screen and develop an emotional connection without ever seeing one another. I was so intrigued by this idea and totally moved by the connections that formed between the couples. I dislike the way the remainder of the experiment plays out, but that’s a conversation for another time.
I know I’m not alone in feeling something when I watch the couples’ first dates. A longing for that type of connection, maybe? A desire to be that vulnerable so early in a relationship? Envy for that level of depth and compassion that sets the foundation for the entire relationship? All of the above?
Because I’m right in the middle of the fifth season (which is a dumpster fire, by the way, and yet I’m undeniably hooked), I was inspired to develop a few journal prompts that related to those first several days on the show. These prompts are for everyone - regardless of relationship status - to help us better connect to the deeper things we long for, the values we hold, and the needs we have in relationship with others. Enjoy!
Five Relationship Journal Prompts Inspired By Love is Blind
One. Reflect on your current or most recent relationship. What are some topics you wish you had brought up earlier in the relationship that could have prevented conflict, hurt, or betrayal.
Dig Deeper: Write about what kept you from bringing them up. Most likely, fear and/or shame; challenge yourself to go deeper — fear of what? Shame about what?
Two. Reflect on your current or most recent relationship. What might have been different if you had started from a place of solely emotional connection versus navigating a physical one as well?
Dig Deeper: Write about both the positive and negative consequences of having been able to see your partner right from the beginning.
Three. Write about if you would have ever considered going on an experiment like Love Is Blind given the opportunity. If so, what would you be searching for? If not, what are your concerns?
Four. Envision yourself in the pods, “meeting” people and trying to discern if you’d be a good match. Write out the most important questions you would ask and what you would need to hear from the other person to ignite a connection.
Dig Deeper: Write out the core values and character traits that mean the most to you in a relationship (partner, friend, coworker, etc.)
Five. Write about how you feel you would be perceived in the pods. How might someone describe you who is only able to hear your voice, feel your energy, and learn your story?
Dig Deeper: Are you confident that you would be your genuine, authentic self or would you attempt to conform into someone else in order to impress or please the other person? How would this be different behind a wall versus in person?
There you have it. Deep, vulnerable journal prompts inspired by a reality TV show. If you enjoy questions about relationships and personal development, you would love Thirty Days of Love Letters and Thirty Days of Self-Discovery. Both help you better understand how you show up in relationships, your values, and give you a greater sense of clarity about what means most to you in relationships - both with yourself and with others.
